The Balochi people, found in Afghanistan and Pakistan,
were historically known for their vibrantly embroidered dresses.
The dress design is highly distinctive:
wide sleeves, a cinched waist, and a flared skirt,
with full embroidery on the front complemented by a long, large pocket.
The mirror embroidery, within their ethnic beliefs, symbolizes the reflection of evil,
possessing a function to ward off malevolent forces.
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- Silk
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- Handmade
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- Pakistan
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- The Balochi people, found in Afghanistan and Pakistan, were historically known for their vibrantly embroidered dresses. The dress design is highly distinctive: wide sleeves, a cinched waist, and a flared skirt, with full embroidery on the front complemented by a long, large pocket. The mirror embroidery, within their ethnic beliefs, symbolizes the reflection of evil, possessing a function to ward off malevolent forces.
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