Q. Is shalwar kameez a Punjabi?

Answer

Yes women in the Punjab region of northwest India and eastern Pakistan traditionally wear the salwar often spelled shalwar kameez commonly known as the Punjabi suit. An optional scarf called a dupatta is worn over the top of the traditional costume of salwar pants and a tunic or kameez. One of the most common outfits in Pakistan is the shalwar-kameez which also happens to be the country's official dress code. The salwar kameez is a traditional Indian dress style that has recently gained popularity among Indian women all over the world including in Singapore. Punjabi ladies typically dress in the traditional salwar kameez.