Churidars, also churidar pyjamas, are tightly-fitting trousers worn by both men and women on the Indian subcontinent. Churidars are a variant of the common shalwar pants. However, while shalwars are cut wide at the top and narrow at the ankle, churidars narrow much higher on the leg, allowing the contours of the legs to be revealed. In addition, they are usually cut on the bias, imparting a natural stretchiness, an important quality for close-fitting garments.
Churidars, also churidar pyjamas, are tightly-fitting trousers worn by both men and women on the Indian subcontinent. Churidars are a variant of the common shalwar pants. However, while shalwars are cut wide at the top and narrow at the ankle, churidars narrow much higher on the leg, allowing the contours of the legs to be revealed. In addition, they are usually cut on the bias, imparting a natural stretchiness, an important quality for close-fitting garments.
They are also worn longer than the leg, sometimes being finished with a snug, buttoned cuff at the ankle. The excess length falls into folds and appears like a set of bangles resting on the ankle, from which they get their name ('churidar': "bangle like" in English, from 'churi': bangle, 'dar': like). When the wearer is sitting, the extra material is the "ease" that makes it possible to bend the legs and sit comfortably. The word churidar is from Hindi and made its way into English only in the 20th century. Earlier, tight-fitting churidar-like pants worn in India were referred to by the British as Moghul breeches, long-drawers or mosquito drawers.
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