Firaq partug

The term firaq partug refers to a number of outfits traditionally worn by women in Afghanistan. The styles vary according to region. The outfits consists of three garments: chador, firaq and partug.

Chador

The chador is the head scarf which can be of varying lengths.

Firaq

Firaq refers to the upper garment which flows out from the waist, like a skirt, with some styles reaching to the ankles and other styles reaching below the knees. The firaq is also called qameez.

Partug

Partug[1] is a type of shalwar and is the lower garment which is baggy, gathered at the ankles and tied around the waist creating folds.

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