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Shalwar kameez [2] [3] (also salwar kameez [4] and less commonly shalwar qameez) [5] [6] is a traditional combination dress worn by men and women in South Asia, [4] [7] and Central Asia. [ 8 ] [ 9 ] Shalwars are trousers which are atypically wide at the waist and narrow to a cuffed bottom.
The other name for the Multani kurta is the Saraiki kurta. Over the kurta or kameez, the kurti is also sometimes worn. The Multani shalwar kameez when worn by men is accompanied by a turban known as a patka [25] and/or a scarf draped over the shoulders. Women wear the outfit with a head scarf known as the bochan.
The men's shalwar kameez consists of a very baggy shalwar troser [11] which uses large lengths of cloth. [12] The kameez is also loose, [13] which traditionally is long with long sleeves. [14] Chakan doz is a hand-embroidered hat of the nobles, this type of hat is made of fabric on which needlework is done. [15]
The kameez is of thigh length and has a side seam left open below the waist-line. This attire is often marched with a dupatta of matching or contrasting color. As with most designer suits, a pencil suit is also embellished with beads, mirror work, zardozi or zari work. Simple and plain variants of the suit are also available for daily wear.
The kameez is usually cut straight and flat; older kameez use traditional cuts; modern kameez are more likely to have European-inspired set-in sleeves. The combination garment is sometimes called salwar kurta, salwar suit, or Punjabi suit. [33] [34] The shalwar-kameez is a widely-worn, [35] [36] and national dress, [37] of Pakistan.
Each province has its own variant of salwar kameez such as Sindhi Salwar Khamis, Punjabi shalwar kameez, Pashtun shalwar kameez, and Balochi shalwar kameez. Pakistanis wear clothes ranging from exquisite colours and designs to various types of fabric such as silk, chiffon, cotton, etc. [4] [5]
Pathani Suit is an ethnic outfit for men in the South Asian culture. Basically it is a Muslim dress similar to Salwar kameez.It comprises three garments Kurta (along with tunic), Salwaar (a loosely gathered trouser), and a vest (a waistcoat), which is optional.
However, men and women still wear the şalvar in many areas of Turkey, indifferent to social status. [ 1 ] Similar pants in other cultures include the tshalvar, schalwar, salwar kameez , patiala salwar , shintijan, sirwal , sharovary , aladdin pants, balloon pants, drop crotch pants, pantaloons, zouave , tobi trousers , pluderhose and pumphose.