Ethnic Wear & Fabric Glossary
Your guide to Indian textiles, dress material fabrics, suit silhouettes, and Kundan jewellery terms by Reyshaa, Nagpur.
Unstitched Dress Material
Product TypeA 3-piece ethnic fabric set containing approximately 2.5 meters of top fabric (kameez), 2.5 meters of bottom fabric (salwar, pant, or palazzo), and a 2.25 to 2.5 meter dupatta. Allows custom tailored fitting by local tailors.
Readymade Suit
Product TypeA pre-stitched ready-to-wear 3-piece ethnic outfit consisting of a tailored kurta, matching trousers or palazzo pants, and a coordinated dupatta. Reyshaa offers sizes L to 4XL.
Pure Cotton
FabricA 100% natural, breathable plant fiber known for high moisture absorption and softness. Ideal for daily Indian summer wear, office suits, and comfortable casual wear.
Silk Chanderi
FabricA lightweight luxury fabric originating from Chanderi, Madhya Pradesh. Known for its sheer texture, subtle luster, and intricate gold/silver zari borders, perfect for festive suits.
Tissue Organza
FabricA crisp, lightweight plain-weave sheer fabric with a metallic shine. Highly popular for festive dupattas and statement party-wear dress materials.
Flowy Georgette
FabricA sheer, dull-finished crepe fabric woven with twisted yarns. Provides a fluid, flattering drape and holds heavy mirror work and thread embroidery beautifully.
Soft Muslin
FabricAn ultra-soft, fine plain-weave cotton fabric renowned for its silky touch, lightweight breathability, and premium comfort in designer kurtas.
Bandhani
Craft & PatternA traditional Indian tie-dye technique from Gujarat and Rajasthan involving tying small knots on fabric before dyeing to create distinct dot patterns.
Chikankari
Craft & PatternAn intricate, delicate hand-embroidery style traditionally practiced in Lucknow, featuring floral and shadow stitches on light cotton or georgette.
Palazzo Suit
SilhouetteAn ethnic ensemble featuring a mid or full-length kameez paired with wide-leg flared palazzo trousers, offering maximum movement and modern elegance.
Anarkali Suit
SilhouetteA majestic suit style consisting of a fitted torso expanding into a long, flared umbrella kameez, worn over churidars or leggings for grand festive occasions.
Sharara Suit
SilhouetteA traditional ethnic outfit comprising a shorter kurta paired with wide-legged trousers that flare dramatically from the knees downward.
Kundan Jewellery
JewelleryA traditional Indian gemstone jewelry art form setting glass or gemstones into refined gold foil, typically featured in bridal chokers and necklace sets.
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