In this article we are going to delve into the topic of Pashtun clothing, analyzing its different aspects and repercussions in today's society. Pashtun clothing has been the subject of debate and controversy in recent times, arousing the interest of researchers, academics and citizens. Throughout the next lines, we will explore its origin, evolution and its influence in different areas, as well as the possible implications it has for the future. From its origins to the present day, Pashtun clothing has played a fundamental role in shaping the world we know, and it is important to understand its scope and consequences in order to address it appropriately.
As a chiefly rural and tribal population, the Pashtun dress of Afghanistan is typically made from light linens, and are loose-fitting for ease of movement.
Pashtun men usually wear a Partūg-Kamees in Pashto (sometimes worn with a pakol or paṭkay). In the Kandahar region young men usually wear different type of hat similar to a topi and in the Peshawar region they wear white kufis instead. Leaders or tribal chiefs sometimes wear a karakul hat, such as Hamid Karzai, Nur Muhammad Taraki, Hafizullah Amin, Zahir Shah and others. The Pashtun Lūngai (or Paṭkay) is the most worn one.[citation needed]
Pashtun women traditionally wear a long tunic (kamiz) or full-skirted dress over loose-fitting trousers (partug) of a contrasting color, and a head covering. Tunics often feature beaded or felt panels at the shoulder and the front of the bodice or waist sections. Shapes for casual and festive clothing are similar, as are shapes for winter and summer clothing, but colors and fabrics reflect the formality and seasonality of the garment. Pashtun Kochi women wear a colorful 3-layer embroidered dress to protect them from the cold. A version more suitable for hotter climates also exists, the dress is no longer become exclusive to Kochi women and now oftentimes associated with Pashtun women in general.