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Traditional Asian Clothing With thanks from http://www.bathnes.gov.uk Muslim Women Traditional Dress Islamic Law requires Muslim women to keep their bodies and figures hidden. This may involve wearing a 'burkha' which covers the head and upper body. Sometimes the face may be covered also, leaving the eyes uncovered. Muslim women of Pakistan origin traditionally wear a shalwar kameez and Dupatta. Sometimes a sari may be worn on special occasions. Muslim Women from Bangladesh traditionally wear Saris. The Kameez (shirt) is a long loose tunic with long or short sleeves. Coloured buttons and embroidery may be used to decorate the kameez. The Shalwar (trousers) are loose and full. The fullness of the leg depends on style and fashion trends. The Dupatta (long scarf) is worn over the shoulder and across the front to cover the breasts A sari is a length of material about 5 to 6 metres long, which is wrapped around the body in the formation of pleats and worn with a long petticoat and blouse. Often one end of the sari is used to cover the head. Sikh Women Traditional Dress As with Muslim women Sikh women also wear shalwar kameez. The cut of these generally depend on fashion. . Some Sikh women may also wear a sari over a long petticoat and blouse. Hindu Women Traditional Dress Hindu women's traditional clothing does not differ to that of women from Sikh and Muslim origin.