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Sharara

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

Sharara: A pair of wide-legged trousers that flare from the knee or hip to create a skirt-like look, traditionally worn in South Asia with a tunic, known for their flowing, graceful drape and decorative fabric.

Detailed Definition
A sharara is a traditional South Asian garment with very wide, often flared legs, commonly worn with a blouse and scarf for festive occasions. Its silhouette blurs the boundary between trousers and skirt. In poetry, it can billow like water around dancing ankles, suggesting abundance, celebration, and motion. The garment also permits a figure to move freely within ceremony, joining inherited form with the body's own rhythm.
Example
Example in poetry:
The dancer’s sharara widened at the ankles like two waves; In the poem, a silver sharara answers every beat with a soft shimmer; Her sharara turns the courtyard into a circle of moving light; The poet uses the garment’s flowing shape to suggest joy and motion
Additional Notes
A sharara consists of wide-legged trousers that create the visual effect of a flowing skirt. It is worn in South Asian clothing, especially for celebrations and formal events, and may be paired with a kurta or choli. Its flared silhouette distinguishes it from narrower salwar trousers.
Also Known As
Sharara Pants Gharara
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