Salwar

Salwar or Shalwar is cloth worn from the waist to the ankles, covering both legs separately. It is the lower-garment of the Shalwar kameez suit which is widely-worn in South Asia. It is known for its lively hues, rich fabrics, and embroidery.[1][2][3] It is also the national dress of Pakistan,[4][5] and since the later 1960s with the salwar being used in government offices in Pakistan.[6] The outfit has been a part of Punjabi tradition for centuries.[7][8] Salwar can be distinguished from the Punjabi suthan which is shorter than the salwar.

  1. ^ The Tribune Pran Nevile 27 May 2000
  2. ^ Lois May Burger (1963) A Study of Change in Dress as Related to Social and Political Conditions in an Area of North India [1]
  3. ^ Textiles, Costumes, and Ornaments of the Western Himalaya by Omacanda Hāṇḍā [2]
  4. ^ Basic facts about Pakistan, Issue 5 (1950)
  5. ^ Nelson,Lise . Seager,Joni (2008) A Companion to Feminist Geography
  6. ^ Qadeer. Mohammad (2006) Pakistan - Social and Cultural Transformations in a Muslim Nation [3]
  7. ^ 1892 Punjab Gazeetter Archived 2014-05-01 at the Wayback Machine
  8. ^ Kumar, Raj (2008) Encyclopaedia of Untouchables Ancient, Medieval and Modern [4]

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