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Patiala

Apparel
Pronunciation

Understanding ARPABET Pronunciation

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The pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET phonetic system—the same system used in speech recognition and text-to-speech applications.

Vowel Examples:
AE1 = cat, bat
EH1 = bed, head
IY1 = see, me
OW1 = go, boat
UW1 = boot, do
Stress Numbers:
0 = no stress (unstressed)
1 = primary stress (loud)
2 = secondary stress (medium)
Example:
AH0 TH IY1 N AH0
= a-THEE-na (Athena)

The stressed syllable (marked with 1) is pronounced louder and clearer than others.

Quick Definition

Patiala: Very loose, pleated trousers, associated with the city of Patiala in Punjab, India, characterized by their wide, gathered silhouette, often paired with a short tunic and worn for cultural occasions.

Detailed Definition
Patiala trousers are exceptionally full trousers gathered into many folds and narrowing at the ankles, traditionally associated with Punjabi clothing. Their abundance of fabric creates a lively, rhythmic silhouette. In poetry, the folds can echo gathered laughter, monsoon water, or the crowded history of a family, while the tightened ankle gives movement a decisive finish. They make volume itself into a form of celebration and inherited style.
Example
Example in poetry:
The dancer’s Patiala gathered in many folds around her legs; In the poem, a bright Patiala makes each spinning step look wider; His loose Patiala moves like a bundle of flags in the wind; The poet uses the garment’s pleats to express exuberance and Punjabi cultural memory
Additional Notes
Patiala trousers are an especially full, pleated form of salwar associated with Punjabi dress. Their many folds create a rounded, flowing shape and allow ease of movement. They are often worn with a shorter kurta and scarf, and the name refers to Patiala, a city and former princely state in Punjab.
Also Known As
Patiala Salwar Patiala Pants
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