How far can you go with a Shalwar Kamees

[Elsii]

Shehbaz, is this the same style as the one in your photo?



In Kandahar, I know they have a unique style, with no collar and a big embroidered patch around the collar, like this





This site says Libyan traditional clothing is like this?



Curious, are embroidered shalwar kameez usually only worn on special occasions?

I notice most people only wear plain style.

Also, why do so many countries use polyester etc to make them? I can't stand synthetic fabrics like that myself.

[MohannaD]

Shehbaz, is this the same style as the one in your photo?

In Kandahar, I know they have a unique style, with no collar and a big embroidered patch around the collar, like this
This site says Libyan traditional clothing is like this?

Curious, are embroidered shalwar kameez usually only worn on special occasions?

I notice most people only wear plain style.

Also, why do so many countries use polyester etc to make them? I can't stand synthetic fabrics like that myself.

Yeah that's the Libyan one , but there's a better looking one where the pants (Sirwal) is of a different colour ( the material is like velvet sometimes) and a vest would be worn that matches the colour of the pants (Sirwal) , sometimes it's not a vest , something with long sleeves . A special shoes and hat that looks a little bit like a fez (red in the east, black in the west) would also be worn ( not everyone does though).
Thank you for your contribution , The first photo made the style clearer to me . The second one is really nice ma sha'a Allah .

[Shehbaz Khan]

Shehbaz, is this the same style as the one in your photo?

Yes it is

[MohannaD]

Yes it is

I usually use 4 meters , is 4 meters enough for this style (including the piece on the shoulder) ??

[Shehbaz Khan]

^ The piece on the shoulder is a separate things We call it 'Saadar/Chaadar' I don't know what exactly the english word for this separate piece of cloth will be .. It's actually separat than the Qameez if you see it's not attached with it ..

[MohannaD]

^ The piece on the shoulder is a separate things We call it 'Saadar/Chaadar' I don't know what exactly the english word for this separate piece of cloth will be .. It's actually separat than the Qameez if you see it's not attached with it ..

Yup but it's from the same material , I wanted to know before buying .

[Talal]

i like mine to be plain & simple but the fabric has to be of extremely good quality

[Elsii]

^ The piece on the shoulder is a separate things We call it 'Saadar/Chaadar' I don't know what exactly the english word for this separate piece of cloth will be .. It's actually separat than the Qameez if you see it's not attached with it ..

Is a Chaadar the same as a Pathu? Or are pathus different because they are made from wool?

I have 2 pathus, one from Afghanistan and the other Swat, they make nice ones in Swat.

Yup but it's from the same material , I wanted to know before buying .

Do you buy online? Where abouts, if I may ask?

[IamDZJ]

i think they are called qadifa but i might be wrong.

[MohannaD]

i like mine to be plain & simple but the fabric has to be of extremely good quality

Which type do you prefer ? Wool , Poly Wool , Cotton ?

[MohannaD]

Is a Chaadar the same as a Pathu? Or are pathus different because they are made from wool?

I have 2 pathus, one from Afghanistan and the other Swat, they make nice ones in Swat.




Do you buy online? Where abouts, if I may ask?

I get them from tailors here in Kuwait , The ones I deal with are from Pakistan and Afghanistan (maybe they have others working with them from other countries too) .

I can send you if you want, no issue, just pm me.

[MohannaD]

^ The piece on the shoulder is a separate things We call it 'Saadar/Chaadar' I don't know what exactly the english word for this separate piece of cloth will be .. It's actually separat than the Qameez if you see it's not attached with it ..

I asked and was told I need 6.5 meters .
Thank you again for telling me about the style .

[Laila]

Men usually get it in wool around the cold season, and cotton for all year long.

[Digital Malang]

HOw do you guys like my style of shalwar kamees?

[~Gangster~]

Gayy^