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Traditional dress of Gilgit-Baltistan

According to the Tourism Department culture page, men wear shalwar kameez and a traditional cap; women wear a shalwar kameez or a gharara with a dupatta. Garments are described as made from locally sourced wool and cotton and often worn during festivals and ceremonies.

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We All Are Culture (Gilgit-Baltistan Tourism Department) · Tourism, Sports, Culture, Archaeology & Museums Department, Government of Gilgit-Baltistan · Accessed 2026-08-27

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