When teams decide to get their outfits made in India, I know there is a lot of stress involved, as there is a very large geographical/communication gap. You may have a specific design you want on your khurta sleeves, but describing it to a tailor in India can be difficult, assuming that you don't hablar Punjabi/Hindi, and that the tailor doesn't hablar ingles too well either. Additionally, its hard to stay up on these tailors because you're so far away, not to mention theres a 12+ hour time difference to deal with. Some tailors are accustomed to making bhangra outfits, so they know the terminology and the basics of every outfit. Others, however, are not, and that's an additional headache to factor in. So how can you get the quality and authenticity of an Indian-made bhangra outfit with some American-born assurance that the job will be done?

LALI SEHMI

haha that was my Billy Mays (rip) pitch. Lali is a Sher-mate and a close friend, and for some random reason that none of us can figure out he's working in Punjab. With that said, he's been in the bhangra scene for many years (Sher, LBC) and has been involved on all levels of competition preparation. He knows the ins and outs of bhangra outfits, and has offered to help any team that wants to get their outfits made in India, but is worried about the unknowns. The basic idea is that you get him your outfit layout and color schemes, and he can go talk to the tailors and maintain a steady communication among all three parties. Plus, when it comes to pricing, its a million times more effective having someone negotiate in person than over the phone. Since he knows a ton about bhangra outfits and fabric and styles, having him talking or going to the tailors' place is like being there yourself. He's a neat freak and extremely organized, trust me i went into his room and ruffled his sheets and he almost had a stroke haha. In any case, if you want to talk to him, his email address is nsehmi@gmail.com  and mine is irahman84@gmail.com if you have any questions for me.

Personally, I think our Soormay Bruin 2007 outfits were the sickest ones I've worn, and we got them made in India. They can dye anything and everything, and create patterns and colors that are unreal.

Hit him up if youre interested, and if you dont hear back from him within the same day, holler @ me i'm always on my email

if i hadn't already ordered mine, i would take you up on this...maybe when we get our next batch!

From what he's told me, his intention is to start dabbling in the clothing business, and working with tailors over there will give him some clout and experience. I'm pretty sure he'll charge you a little extra to cover any of his out-of-pocket expenses related to your specific order. But knowing Lali and the fob that he is, im positive he'll have a fanta/paan/rikshaw/paani puri/falooda fee haha.

for some reason, this thread just reminded me of the scene in the Hangover when the boys meet up the cheena guy in the middle of the desert trying to get their friend back.

lmao

But knowing Lali and the fob that he is, im positive he'll have a fanta/paan/rikshaw/paani puri/falooda fee haha.

im down for paying a fanta/paan/rikshaw/paani puri/falooda fee

If you look at Sher Foundations fits and even LBC's.  They are very simple...you can get those made here in the US without all the headache.  There are few tailors I know of in Nor Cal that will do them for you. 

If you want some legit traditional fits(Gabroo Shokeen) India is the way to go..but more modern fits you can get them done here minus all the india headache.

HI Everyone,

I would need an extra week or 2 to finalize my relationship and understanding with the tailors and other vendors. So those who have expressed interest please be a lil patient .... I rather do this in a very organized and easy approach.

Thanks

Lali

"OH RIGHT IN THE FACEE"