- Sirwal
The Sirwal (
Arabic : سِرْوَال , Turkish: Schalwar) also known as Punjabipants , or harem pants, are a form of Arabic pants, which pre-dates theChristian era . They are typically worn by men in theArabian Peninsula and some surrounding countries.The drawstring allows one to wear it at either the waist or hip level, and can be worn by both sexes -either under a
skirt or alone.Saudi men wear the "sirwal" under the "thawb ".Types
It is usually made from
cotton ,flax , orpolyester . Sometimes the bottom featuresembroidery .There are two types of "sirwal", long and short. Short "sirwals" are worn by most Saudi men. Men of the Western Region usually wear a long "sirwal".
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Shalwar
*Pajamas
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