Pathani suit explained

Pathani Suit is an ethnic outfit for men in the South Asian culture. Basically it is a Muslim dress similar to Salwar kameez. It comprises three garments Kurta (along with tunic), Salwaar (a loosely gathered trouser), and a vest (a waistcoat), which is optional. Pashtun suit is popular among men as formal wear and worn on special occasions such as marriages and festivals.^{[1] [2] [3]} It is also called Khan suit^[4] and Pashtun suit.^{[5] [6]}

Evolution

The Pathani suit has evolved from a traditional Pashtun Dress 'Perahan tunban' or ‘partoog kameez’. Perhan or kameez is similar to the Kurta, a top garment, and Tunban or partoog is a lower garment.

Characteristics and Fashion

Characteristics

The Pathani suit is a three-piece set of a long Kurta, Salwaar, and a vest (a waistcoat). The jacket is an optional choice. Pathani suit goes well with a Nehru jacket.^[7] The Kurta and salwar are of the most same color.

Fashion

Pathani suit is a masculine outfit. Shah Rukh Khan wore a black suit in his iconic role of a don in the movie Raees (film).^{[8] [9] [10]}

The Khan-dress or Pathani suit is the daily dress among the Bollywood heroes.^{[11] [12] [13]}

See also

• • Perahan tunban Patiala salwar
• Salwar The Punjabi Salwar is part of the Punjabi suit which is the traditional attire of the Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent.

Notes and References

1. Book: Condra, Jill. Encyclopedia of National Dress: Traditional Clothing around the World [2 volumes]]. 2013-04-09. ABC-CLIO. 978-0-313-37637-5. 321. en.
2. Book: SUVRATSUT. curriculum_indian_culture_3. 2017-09-01. 67.
3. Book: Encyclopedia of national dress : traditional clothing around the world. 2013. Santa Barbara, Calif. : ABC-CLIO. Oliver Wendell Holmes Library Phillips Academy. 978-0-313-37636-8. 320.
4. Book: Himal South Asia. 1996. Himal, Incorporated. 50. en.
5. Web site: Perahan Tunban, Kamiz Shalwar, Afghanistan Men Clothing. 2020-12-16. www.afghanistan-culture.com.
6. Book: Emadi, Hafizullah. Culture and Customs of Afghanistan. 2005. Greenwood Publishing Group. 978-0-313-33089-6. 136. en.
7. Web site: 2020-12-01. Gauahar Khan, Zaid Darbar share pics from pre-wedding shoot ahead of Dec 25 wedding: 'Embarking on a journey of forever'. 2020-12-16. Hindustan Times. en.
8. News: Rathi. Vasundhara. 2017-01-24. Dressing up the character. en-IN. The Hindu. 2020-12-16. 0971-751X.
9. Web site: 2017-01-18. Raees on Kapil Sharma Show: See pics of Shah Rukh Khan, Nawazuddin. 2020-12-16. Hindustan Times. en.
10. Web site: Desk. India TV News. 2020-01-20. Shah Rukh Khan makes stylish entry at Dance Plus 5 in white pathani suit (See Pics). 2020-12-16. www.indiatvnews.com. en.
11. Web site: N. Karan. a. 2019-04-22. From Virat Kohli To MS Dhoni: Cricketers Who Rocked The Turban Look With Utmost Perfection!. 2020-12-16. PTC Punjabi. en-US.
12. Web site: 2019-12-18. Saif Ali Khan's crisp white Pathani will give you the perfect nawab look this wedding season. 2020-12-16. mid-day. en.
13. Web site: Bhasin. Shriya. 2019-11-14. Shamshera: Ranbir Kapoor's leaked look in black pathani suit will make you excited. 2020-12-16. www.indiatvnews.com. en.