Pheran ⓘ(Kashmiri pronunciation: [pʰʲaran]) or Phiran is the traditional outfit for both males and females in Kashmir.

[5][6] It is optional to wear the suthan with a long phiran as traditionally lower garments are not worn with pherans.

[8] Before the advent of Islamic influence, the people of Kashmir used to wear a loose gown-type leather doublet instead of pheran, as recorded by Hiuen-Tsang.

[10] However, according to historian Prithivi Nath Kaul Bamzai, with the arrival of Sufi saints and Muslim theologians from Persia and Central Asia, Kashmiris adopted their long robes and round turbans.

The long robe, in particular, is considered the precursor to the Pheran, which is now the traditional attire of Kashmiris.

A veil made of pashmina or Silk is pinned to the top of the kasaba that descends towards the back of the neck.

[12] The most magnificent and expensive kasabas were made of kashmiri kundan work known as "Jarrah": precious gem stones, usually rubies, spinels and emerald are set in 24 carat gold to make various kundan ornaments (Tikka, Taweez, Hung taweez, Bal hor, kan vass) pinned to the red cap having intricate Kashmiri "Tilla work" (silver thread work).

[17] However, a modern version worn by Muslims is knee-length, loose and stitched on the front side ane finishes, while Hindus often still wear their pherans long, extending down the legs.

[22] Since the latter part of the 19th century, loose suthans (shalwars) and churidar pajamas of the Punjab region became popular in Kashmir.

[28] However, there has been a revival in recent years as pherans have become part of modern fashion,[29] and are worn by females of other areas of Kashmir as well.

[32] The modern pheran is not as wide and long[33] as the traditional ankle or knee-length version and sometimes has side slits.