Tulip Shalwars

History of the Tulip Shalwar 

The Tulip shalwar is a chic modern interpretation of the classic Patiyala shalwar. The Patiyala shalwar originated from the North-West Pakistani regions with Pakhtun culture. It became an iconic fashion trend among young girls and made a comeback in the early 2000s in Pakistan.

Like the Patiyala the Tulip shalwars have a wide circumference with lush layers denoting the multiple pleats around the waistband. These pleats are what gives the Tulip shalwar its voluminous illusion that elegantly drapes around each leg.

Description and Types Available

The Tulip shalwar is a skinny version of the commonly worn shalwar, it takes the wrap-around sarong concept from East Asia and combines it with the Patiyala shalwar. The result is a sleek shalwar that is wide from the thighs but tight from the ankles. It has a singular mid pleat that cuts through each leg giving shape and structure. The overall appearance of these ethnic pants can be further be embellished with beads and lace. Pakistani women are constantly changing their fashion style wanting to change things up in their wardrobe and the tulip shalwar is a great piece of clothing to add to it.