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An anarkali salwar suit is a form of women's dress originating from the city of Lahore (modern day Pakistan). The anarkali suit is made up of a long, frock-style top and features a slim fitted bottom. It varies in length and embroidery such as floor-length cuts. Anarkali suits owe their name to the fictional Anarkali, a courtesan in the court of Mughal emperor Akbar. According to the legend, she was murdered for her illicit relationship with the crown prince Salim, who later become the Emperor Jahangir.

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  • An anarkali salwar suit is a form of women's dress originating from the city of Lahore (modern day Pakistan). The anarkali suit is made up of a long, frock-style top and features a slim fitted bottom. It varies in length and embroidery such as floor-length cuts. Anarkali suits owe their name to the fictional Anarkali, a courtesan in the court of Mughal emperor Akbar. According to the legend, she was murdered for her illicit relationship with the crown prince Salim, who later become the Emperor Jahangir. The word anarkali translates to the "delicate bud of the pomegranate flower/tree." This name signifies the qualities of softness, vulnerability, innocence, and beauty associated with the women who wore anarkalis. (en)
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  • An anarkali salwar suit is a form of women's dress originating from the city of Lahore (modern day Pakistan). The anarkali suit is made up of a long, frock-style top and features a slim fitted bottom. It varies in length and embroidery such as floor-length cuts. Anarkali suits owe their name to the fictional Anarkali, a courtesan in the court of Mughal emperor Akbar. According to the legend, she was murdered for her illicit relationship with the crown prince Salim, who later become the Emperor Jahangir. (en)
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  • Anarkali Salwar Suit (en)
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