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Famous dress of Kashmir

Clothing in Jammu and Kashmir are well known for its embroidery work. The Dress of Kashmir or cultural dress of Kashmir is famous for its beautiful embroidery work, which reflects the region’s artistic heritage. Most of the clothing in Jammu and Kashmir are made from wool, silk and cotton. To stay warm in the cold weather, Kashmiri people prefer woolen garments. Pheran is the most popular traditional dress of Kashmir. In this post we will cover popular clothes wear in Jammu and Kashmir, Kashmiri traditional wear, Jammu and Kashmir dress and pheran dress of Kashmir. You may also like Famous food of Kashmir

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Traditional dress of Kashmir

Kashmiri traditional dresses are a reflection of the Kashmir rich culture and heritage. The traditional dress worn by Kashmiri people is unique and different  from the formal dresses in other parts of the country. Due to cold climate, mostly wool or silk garments are famous among the Kashmiri population. The Kashmiri men usually worn Kurta-salwar dress which resembles the Pathani costume. Women wear Salwar-kameez along with a dupatta, and they usually cover their head with a headscarf.
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Traditional dress of Jammu and Kashmir

Pheran Kashmir dress | phiran dress of Kashmir

The pheran or phiran is a traditional dress of Kashmir for both men, women and is also famous dress of Kashmir. It is a loose, long gown that is designed to provide warmth and comfort during the cold winters of the region. The Pheran worn by women is usually decorated with handmade embroidery work around the collar area, pockets and on the hemline, known as “Tilla Pheran

Beautiful Woman Wearing a Traditional Clothing of Kashmir

Footwear

In the past, people in Kashmir used to wear “Pulharoo,” grass shoes, and “Khraw,” wooden sandals, as part of their traditional dress. But today they are no longer in use , as these are replaced with latest and modern shoes. However, these are no longer in use as they have been replaced by modern shoes.
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Kashmiri Jewelry

Without jewelry the traditional dress of Kashmir is incomplete. The most popular jewelry in Kashmir is Jiggni and Tikka , but were replaces with the modern ornaments.

The Kashmiri women usually wear bangles, anklets and earrings. Whereas the Kashmiri Pandith women wear Dejharoos. It has two decorative pendants.

Kashmiri shawls

Kashmir is famous for its Shawls including the Shah tush, Pashmina and Raffal  with the most famous and popular shawl of Kashmir is Pashmina shawls. These shawls are made from wool and pashmina (soft fabric derived from the wool of certain breeds of goats). They are known for their intricate designs, including beautiful patterns and hand made embroidery. Kashmiri shawls are known for its warmth and softness all over the world. Also check:Things to buy in Kashmir

Famous pashmina shawls of Kashmir

Traditional dress of Kashmir for men and women

In Kashmir, both men and women have their own unique traditional dress . Kashmiri  men used to wear the Kashmiri Dastar or “Turban,” but now only a few from the Gujar community wore it. For women, the Kasaba or Pheran was an essential part of their traditional dress

Jammu and Kashmir traditional dress for Male

Costumes of Kashmiri men

One of the Popular dress of Kashmiri men is pheran. It’s a long gown-like dress that is especially worn during winters for warmth. They often keep a hot pot called kangri inside the pheran to stay warm.

In summer season, Kashmiri men wear kurta and a salwar with a coat “locally known as sadri”. The kurta salwar or Pathani suit is also known as Khan dress. In the past, Kashmiri men also used to wear a headgear known as the “dastar.”

Jammu and Kashmir traditional dress for female

Costumes of Kashmiri women

The Kashmiri attire for women is completely different from Indian attire. In summer season the Kashmiri woman usually wears Salwar-kameez , Suits or Abaya, Burqa along with a head scarf. In winter they usually worn a Pheran along with shawls.

In Kashmir, Muslim and Pandit women wear the Kasaba in a unique style. They tie it to the hanging bonnet, allowing it to fall all the way to the heels from behind.

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Popular clothes wear in Jammu and Kashmir

  • Kashmiri pheran
  • Salwar- Kameez
  • Kurta- salwar
  • Khraw
  • Kashmiri turban (dastar)

These are some of the famous Kashmir dress name. 
Not only Kashmir but the culture of Kashmir is also famous all over the world. And the people of Kashmir always try to keep these traditions alive.

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Here is the name of traditional dress of Kashmir

  • Pulharo
  • Khraw
  • Salwar-kameez
  • Kashmiri pheran
  • Kashmiri dastar
  • Kasaba
  • Kurta-salwar
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Kashmiri pheran is the traditional dress of Kashmir.

The typical dress of Kashmir which were worn both by men and women is Kashmiri pheran.

Pashmina shawl is the famous shawls of Kashmir. known for its warmth and softness.

It is the long gown type designed to provide warmth during the winter season.