Traditional and Modern Dress in Jammu & Kashmir

Traditional Attire

• Pheran – Long, loose woolen cloak (knee-length, hooded) worn by men and women over clothes; essential for winter.
• Pheran (Tunic) – Men's embroidered wool/cotton tunic.
• Salwar Kameez – Women's tunic + loose trousers; straight or A-line kameez.
• Churidar Pajama – Fitted ankle-gathered trousers with long tunic.
• Kashmiri Shawls – Pashmina, Shahtoosh, Tilla (gold-thread); worn by women over head/shoulders.
• Koshur Cap – Knitted wool cap (men).
• Potli – Embroidered drawstring pouch.

Traditional Jewelry

• Dejhoor – Large gold/silver earrings with stones.
• Bajuband – Jeweled armband.
• Karphuli – Pearl/bead necklace with pendant.
• Teeka – Jeweled head ornament.
• Nath – Jeweled nose ring.

Footwear

• Paanjai – Pointed leather shoes (men).
• Chappals – Leather sandals (all).
• Jooti – Embroidered leather shoes.

Modern Clothing

Urban areas: jeans, shirts, dresses, suits. Traditional wear remains common for festivals, winter, and cultural pride.