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Kashmiri Pherans
Kashmir’s long, loose winter tunic, cut in one size to go over a knit and stay on all day. Embroidered at the neck, cuffs and hem in aari, tilla or fine needle work.
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Lalzaar Crimson Acro Wool Aari Embroidered Pheran (Heavy Work)
Ordering for Diwali? Order by Sunday 1 November for UK delivery in time.
- Free UK delivery over £60
- Free international delivery over £200
- 14-day returns on unworn pieces
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The craft
Aari, tilla and needle work compared
The product name tells you which embroidery a pheran carries. This is how the three differ.
| Embroidery | Stitch | How it looks | Prices | Wear it for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aari | Chain stitch | Dense flowers over the yoke, cuffs and hem | £25 to £80 | Every day, and as a gift |
| Tilla | Gold or silver thread, laid and stitched down | Paisley and vine at the neckline, mostly on ivory and teal | £50 to £60 | Eid, Diwali, weddings and evenings |
| Needle work | Fine, flat stitches | Lighter, neat work at the neck and cuffs | £25 to £35 | Every day, under an open coat |
Size and fit
One size, cut loose
Every pheran here is one size, cut wide to go over a knit or a shirt. Each product page lists its measurements, taken with the pheran laid flat. To check the fit, lay a loose tunic you own flat, measure it the same way and compare. Still unsure? Message us with your usual size before you order.
- Shoulders
- Straight across, from one shoulder seam to the other.
- Chest
- Straight across, from underarm to underarm.
- Sleeve
- From the shoulder seam to the end of the cuff.
- Length
- From the top of the shoulder to the hem.
Questions, answered
What is a Kashmiri pheran?
A pheran (also spelt phiran or feran) is the long, loose over-garment worn in Kashmir through the winter. It falls below the knee and is cut wide so it can go over another layer. A woman’s pheran carries its embroidery at the collar, the cuffs and the hem.
What size pheran should I order?
Every pheran here is one size, cut loose to go over a knit or a shirt. Each product page lists its length, chest, shoulder, sleeve and hip measurements, so compare them with a loose tunic you already own. If you are unsure, message us before you order.
What are your pherans made of?
Most are acro wool, a blend of wool and acrylic that is light, warm and easy to look after. Some are 100 per cent wool, the ones to choose for the coldest weather, and the velvet sets are made for evenings. The material is named on every product page.
What is the difference between aari, tilla and needle work?
Aari is a chain stitch that can cover a whole yoke and hem with flowers. Tilla is gold or silver thread laid at the neckline in paisley and vine. Needle work is a finer, flatter stitch around the neck and cuffs. The product name tells you which embroidery a pheran carries.
- Free UK delivery over £60
- Free international delivery over £200
- 14-day returns on unworn pieces
- A complimentary signature pouch, while stocks last
- Questions about fit? Message us on WhatsApp
