Sharara
Embroidered Sharara Dresses for Weddings and Celebrations
What a Sharara Actually Is
A sharara pairs a fitted kameez with wide-leg trousers that create a dramatic flare and flowing movement. It is often confused with a gharara, but the two silhouettes are different. A gharara typically flares from the calf and features a decorative joining band, while a sharara creates its signature wide-leg shape through the trousers.
This versatile silhouette works across a range of South Asian celebrations, from mehndi ceremonies and sangeets to Diwali gatherings, Eid celebrations, and wedding receptions. Depending on the embroidery, fabric, colour, and styling, a sharara can work for both daytime festivities and more formal evening events.
Our collection includes heavily embroidered styles featuring jarkan, mirror, sequin, and threadwork for formal occasions, alongside lighter options suited to daytime celebrations. With the right dupatta and jewelry, the same sharara can also be styled differently across multiple events during a wedding weekend.
A Sharara Set for Every Festive Occasion
Sharara styling has long been associated with the elegance of South Asian occasionwear, and modern designs give you plenty of ways to make the silhouette your own. For formal celebrations, heavily embellished styles create a statement look, while pastel colours and lighter embroidery work well for daytime events.
The Stunning Heavy Mirror Embroidered Sharara Suit, available in six colours, is one option for shoppers looking for detailed embellishment and coordinated styling. For a more understated look, lighter embroidered styles can be paired with statement jewelry to add colour and detail without relying entirely on heavy embellishment.
Punjabi Sharara Suit Styles with Modern Embroidery
Punjabi sharara suit styling often embraces bold colour combinations, statement embroidery, and distinctive contrasts. Our collection includes designs where the kameez and sharara use complementary tones, such as powder blue paired with deeper navy.
The Carnival Inspired Multi Color Embroidered Sharara Suit offers five colour options with vibrant threadwork, while the Super Hit Embroidered Black on Black Sharara Suit takes a more restrained approach with tone-on-tone embroidery.
Raaja Raani also stocks full-sleeve styles alongside crop-top designs for shoppers looking to experiment with more contemporary Indo-Western silhouettes. Pair any of these styles with pieces from our jewelry collection to complete your occasion look.
Finding Your Designer Sharara Suit in Canada
Sharara, Gharara or Lehenga?
Sharara, gharara, and lehenga are often used interchangeably, but they are three different garments.
A sharara features trousers with a wide flare, creating a flowing silhouette from the leg. A gharara has a more defined flare that begins around the calf and is traditionally joined with a decorative band. A lehenga is a skirt worn with a separate blouse or choli.
The best choice depends on the occasion and the way you want to move. For a mehndi or sangeet where you may spend much of the event standing and dancing, a sharara offers the movement of a wide-leg silhouette while remaining easy to wear. For a wedding ceremony or formal reception, a heavily embellished lehenga can create a more traditional, structured look.
If you are comparing the three styles for an upcoming celebration, explore our lehenga collection and anarkali suits alongside our sharara designs.
Fabrics and Handwork Behind Every Pakistani Sharara Suit
Fabric and embroidery play a major role in how a sharara looks, moves, and feels throughout an event. Georgette and chinnon offer lighter options that drape well and can be comfortable for long celebrations, while heavier silks and Benarasi fabrics provide more structure and support detailed embellishment.
The Absolutely Beautiful Heavy Embroidered All Over Crepe Sharara Suit uses full-panel threadwork across the kameez and sharara for a cohesive, heavily decorated look. Other styles use scattered sequins or lighter embroidery for a more understated finish.
Cut dana, mirror work, jarkan, and other hand-applied embellishments add texture and dimension that can be difficult to appreciate fully through photographs. If you are choosing between heavily embroidered styles, seeing the fabric and handwork in person can help you compare the weight, finish, and overall quality.
Shop Sharara Suits by Size
Raaja Raani carries a broad size range across its sharara collection, with styles available from sizes 38 through 60.
- Sizes 38 and 40
- Sizes 42 and 44
- Sizes 46 and 48
- Sizes 50 and 52
- Sizes 54 to 60
If you are between sizes or unsure which size will provide the best fit, visiting our Brampton stores allows our team to help you find the right fit before your event.
Buying a Sharara in Canada
Shopping for a sharara online in Canada can make it difficult to assess the fit, fabric weight, embroidery, and colour before ordering. Raaja Raani makes the process easier by stocking sharara suits locally in Brampton and shipping orders from Canada.
Most orders reach customers within five business days, with Ontario deliveries typically arriving within one to two business days.
- Free shipping over $100 within Ontario
- Free shipping over $150 CAD across the rest of Canada
- Local pickup available from our Ebenezer Road store
You can browse the collection online to shortlist your favourite styles, then visit us in person to compare colours, fabrics, embroidery, and sizing. Our team can also help you coordinate your sharara with other pieces for your event.
Visit Raaja Raani at 4515 Ebenezer Road, Unit 102, Brampton, ON L6P 2K7 or 90 Maritime Ontario Blvd, Brampton, ON L6S 0E7.
We're open Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome.
For more occasionwear, explore our palazzo suits and new arrivals.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does sharara mean?
Is it sharara or gharara?
Are shararas Indian or Pakistani?
Can I try one on before buying?
Visit us in Brampton
90 Maritime Ontario Blvd, Unit 66, Brampton, ON L6S 0E7
Both stores are open Monday to Thursday, 10am to 8pm, and Friday to Sunday, 10am to 9pm.
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