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Pheran is a corruption of the Persian word 'perahan' which means cloak. [7] The outfit has been in vogue in Kashmir since before the 15th century. [8]Before the advent of Islamic influence, the people of Kashmir used to wear a loose gown-type leather doublet instead of pheran, as recorded by Hiuen-Tsang.
The popular embroidered perahan tunban for men is the type worn in Kandahar. The perahan is embroidered in traditional design and the tunban is left plain. This style is believed the most stylish for modern fashion. [14]
[2] In 2022, Pheran Day was celebrated at historic Ghanta Ghar. [3] The main aim of this day was to popularise the loose-and-long woollen gown worn to fight the biting cold as the minimum temperature hovers below sub-zero in various parts of Kashmir valley. Various tourists and locals cat-walked near Lal Chowk to promote "wearing Pheran". [4]
Style [ edit ] Ladishah is usually performed wearing traditional dress such as pheran on stages and streets in particular, and while it delivers critical commentaries and thinking on various subjects, dukar instrument is used to play a thin ringing sounds every time a word is produced by the singer.
It is normally kept inside the pheran, the Kashmiri cloak, [4] or inside a blanket. [5] It is mostly used in the cold nights of Chillai Kalan. [6] If a person is wearing a jacket, it may be used as a hand warmer. [7] It is about 6 inches (150 mm) in diameter and reaches a temperature of about 150 °F (66 °C).
It can be collarless, have a shirt-style collar, or a stand-up collar in the style of the Mandarin collar. [1] It evolved in the Indian subcontinent in the 19th-century as a result of the outer garment of the late Mughal period, the angarkha—itself evolved from the Persian cape, balaba—being given a western style with a button-down front. [2]
A Jamawar shawl from the Mughal era. Jamawar, or gown piece, [1] is a special type of shawl made in Kashmir. [2] " Jama" means robe and "war/var" is yard. [3] The best quality of Jamawar is built with Pashmina.
Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Jr wearing a Sindhi cap. The Sindhi cap originated during the time of the Kalhoras, [citation needed] but It was widely adopted in 19th and 20th century, in Sindh it was initially worn by young boys, because back in time in Sindh, bare head was frowned upon, so young boys used to cover their heads with Sindhi caps, while young and elderly men either wore Sindhi cap under ...