“The term Pakistani clothing refers to ethnic clothing which is worn by people within the nation of Pakistan as well as by People with Pakistani descent. Pakistani clothing reflects the culture of Pakistan and that is, the Demographics that are part of Pakistan and the regional culture which comprise Punjabi cultural traditions, Sindhi culture, Balochi culture, Pashtun culture and Kashmiri culture. The attire of every regional style reflects how the weather is, the style of life and also the distinct fashion that gives it its distinct identity across different cultural traditions.
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Regional wise Pakistani Clothing
Pakistani attire is similar to Indian dress because of the cultural traditions that pre-date partition and were common to these two nations for hundreds of years. Traditional Pakistani dress also has similarities between ethnic groups from central Asia and the ethnicities of the Iranian plateau. Such as those belonging to the Turkic tribes (i.e. Kazakhs Turkmens, Uzbeks, Turkmens) as well as Iranian group of ethnics (Tajiks Khorasani Persians, Khorasani Persians and Pashtoons) which have been separated from the traditions of contemporary Pakistan since the Durand agreement between Afghanistan and the British Raj. As time passes, Pakistanis are adopting contemporary fashions and clothing for their culture particularly in large countries.
The shalwar kameez is considered to be the uniform in Pakistan which is worn by both males and women from all 4 provinces Punjab, Sindh, Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and FATA across the country as well as the province of Azad Kashmir. Every province is unique in its distinct style of dressing in this Salwar Kameez. Pakistanis have a variety of clothing based on the color and kind of fabric (silk or chiffon, cotton, etc. ).
Men’s Pakistani Clothing
Men from all over Pakistan prefer shalwar kameez, with other accessories. Other accessories like Pakistani Waistcoat, Achkan and Sherwani. When wearing the Shalwar Kameez or Churidar Pajama. Jinnah Cap is also known as Karakul, Fez also called Rumi Topi and Taqiyah (cap) is worn in conjunction with Shalwar Kameez. Khussa is a very popular footwear to be worn with Salwar Kameez. Men prefer traditional shawls made from Pashmina as well as other warm fabrics particularly in the Northern parts.
In addition to regional attire, Balochi women wear heavy embroidery Salwar Kameez , and Dupatta according to the conditions of the weather. They are able to wear Kameez with thick embroidered Shisha work. Sindhi costume styles vary in terms of embroidery. Some women wear Ajrak as a Dupatta. They wear bangles as well in the traditional manner. Punjabi women like delicate embroidery on simple Shalwar Kameez or Kurta. The traditional Lacha or Bangles are also worn. Paranda is the most traditional colourful and distinctive Punjabi item that is used to connect hair. Pathan women wear embroidering Kameez that are paired with a farak, and an oversized dupatta. Kashmiri kameez in phiran style is adorned with an elaborate embroidery on the neckline of the kameez . It is usually made of wool.
Women Dresses
When it comes to religious attire for women it is designed to cover all of their body parts. The exception of their hands and face when going away from their home. The majority of women wear a Dupatta or Chadar. When they go out, religious women would prefer wearing the Scarf, Burqa or Hijab with long sleeved shirts.
As time passes, Pakistani women have begun to experiment with new styles, one of them being the mix with Pakistani clothes. As women, they dress, Pakistani women wear Embroidered Kurta with Jeans and Trousers. Sleeveless and tight half-sleeve capri trousers are also popular.
