While reading the novel by Vikram Seth, this collection of definitions, pictures and videos might help you better understand the cultural and historical background.
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Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Achkan
Achkan (Hindi: अच्कन, Urdu: اچکن) is a long jacket worn in South Asia, and together with the Sherwani, is traditionally associated with the Northern Indian, and especially with the Muslim aristocracy.
Shalwar kameez
Shalwar kameez (also spelt salwar kameez or shalwar qameez) is the dress worn by both men and women in South Asia and Central Asia. It is a unisex dress similar in manner to shirt and pants worn by westerners.
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