Pakistani Salwar Kameez

The Pakistani Salwar Kameez is very popular not only in India but also in Afghanistan. Salwar Kameez is a national dress of Pakistani and Afghanistani people (both men and women). In these countries "Salwar" is known as shalwar and this women dress is known as Pakistani Salwar Kameez.

Salwar is normally loose pajama-like trousers. The upper portion of the salwar is wide spread. And the bottom portion of the salwar is narrow. Salwar has wide spread waist band or known as belt with gathered pleates. Gather pleates gives more space and extra comfort and good for winter season. Salwar of Pakistani Salwar Kameez is normaly loose salwar at hip area like a baggy pant.
Pakistani women usually wear a long scarf or dupatta with the salwar kameez. Dupatta or scarf is known as Chunni also. For Muslim women community, the dupatta is a stringent alternative to the burka. For Indian women, especially from North India, they love to wear Salwar Kameez with dupatta. Hindu women cover their heads with dupatta in the presence of elders or visiting the holy places. Dupatta is an accessory for Salwar Kameez and looks great with Pakistani Salwar Kameez.