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Like many other apparel-art and design, the kurta-pajama too is a gift to the Indian traditional wear by the great Mughals. In their custom, both men and women enjoyed kurtas and pajamas cut in long flowing panels. These elaborately embroidered kurtas with real gold and silver threads, weighed between 5-10 kilos. With the change in time and fashion, the modifications were made according to the comfort and affordability of the people. Now the kurta pajama is more of a man informal relaxing attire only. Though the source of inspiration remains the same old Mughal fashion, many new changes are seen in today's style of Kurta pajamas. Among men, the most commonly worn kurtas are the coarse handloom kurta with high Chinese collar. They are either plain woven or the designs are woven in different colors. Comfort and easy wearing quality has made the kurta pajama universally popular. They are worn in both winters and summers. The material for the summer and winter Kurta changes suiting the weather conditions. Summer welcomes crisp and light cottons, while winter gives way to all heavy and thick materials. However, the handloom kurtas are worn in both summer and winter. The style popular among mens Kurtas is the straight cut with side pockets. The prints commonly seen on this apparel in summers are block print, tie and dye of Rajasthan and Gujarat. These Kurtas from Rajasthan and Gujarat come with in not only traditional block printing and tie and dye but also with rich embroidery and glittering mirror work. The hand embroidered 'chikankari' of Lucknow is also very popular for it's traditional rich look and values. These are usually made in pure cotton as they are worn mainly in summer. The winter Kurtas are in silk, satin, and other thick fabric.
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