Perahan tunban


Perahan tunban is a male clothing worn by men in Afghanistan and Pakistan.

Design

Traditional

Perahan

The perahan is wide and loose with the sleeves also worn loose and pendent from the arms. The traditional perahan varies according to the region of Afghanistan with some ending at the knees and others midway between the calf and the feet. The traditional perahan also buttons on either shoulder, is collarless and is meant to be loose. Further, the traditional perahan is wide but fits closer to the body down to the waist and then is loose and full down to the knees.

Tunban

The tunban is worn loose and hanging. Some versions of the tunban have the ample folds gathered into plaits at the lower part of the legs, below the knees to the ankles and the loose part above overhangs in loops. The tunban therefore uses a lot of material so that it gathers around the waist and folds around the legs.

Modern version

The modern Perahan tunban retains some of the loose features of the traditional Perahan tunban but is similar to the straight cut shalwar kameez. Some styles also have the buttons open at the front.
The modern Perahan uses side slits. However, unlike the straight cut kameez, the sides of the perahan are cut like an arch. The tunban can be a yard wide.

Pathani suit

A version of Perahan tunban known as the "Kabuli suit" or the "Pathani suit", has become very popular in recent years. The Pathani suit has collars and cuffed sleeves.

Kandahar suit

The popular embroidered perahan tunban for men is the type worn in Kandahar. The perahan is embroidered in traditional design and the tunban is left plain. This style is believed the most stylish for modern fashion. The men's perahan is finely embroidered in varied geometric patterns.