Best Kashmiri Pheran Designs for Men
In the winter, Kashmiris wear the loose Kashmiri dress known as Pheran or phiran. Many celebrities have worn it in movies, including Shahid Kapoor in Haider and Ranbir Kapoor in Rockstar. If you want to buy male, you will find a variety of the most latest and best designs here.
Pheran or phiran is the traditional outfit in the Kashmir Valley.The pheran consist of two gowns, one over the other.The traditional pheran extends to the feet, which was popular up to the late 19th century C.E.However, a relatively modern variation of the pheran extends to below the knees, which is worn with a suthan inside (loose form of shalwar) similar to the styles worn in Afghanistan.It is optional to wear the suthan with a long phiran as traditionally lower garments are not worn with pherans. The traditional pheran do not have side slits.
It is believed that the Kashmiri pheran was introduced by Emperor Akbar back in 1586. And then it went on to become the traditional outfit for the people of Kashmir. Traditionally, the pheran would be quite long and would extend to the feet. But with time, many Kashmiri phiran designs evolved and gave rise to many modern designs.
According to some sources, the pheran was mentioned in sanskrit text called nilamata purana and is known as Pravarna.
In summer, the pheran are made of cotton, but in winter, the pheran is made of wool, covering and protecting the body from the cold especially during snow. These dresses are used by the residents of the Kashmir valley and Kashmiris residing in Chenab Valley.
Since Pheran is unique to the kashmiri culture and it is worn particularly to protect oneself from the coolest phase(Chilai Kalan-starts from December 21) in winter, december 21 is now being celebrated as Pheran day in Kashmir valley.
Men mostly wear pherans that are plain. Women wear Kashmiri ferans laced with intricate embroidery. There are different kinds of embroidery. It can either be embroidered with gold and silver threads; called ‘tilla’ embroidery locally. Or the embroidery is also done with wool or silk threads in various colors and floral designs. The amount of embroidery done can vary from one pheran to another. Basically, zari embroidery and floral patterns are the most common Kashmiri phiran designs. However, there are a lot of Kashmiri phiran designs too.
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