Tags: Fashion, Topical Concept.
Chugha (variant of Shuqa) is a coat worn over clothes usually during the cold winter months. Usually worn by men these coats are adorned with intricate threading and come in a variety of colors and patterns. It is worn in Central Asia including Chitral Pakistan Uzbekistan Afghanistan Tajikistan Kazakhstan Kyrgyzstan and other surrounding countries. Outside of Afghanistan readers may be familiar with the Pakol (Kaphor Pakhor Chitrali cap) often worn by poet Rachitrali.