Salwar refers to light, loose pants that taper to fit around the ankle. Kameez is a long, light tunic generally worn with salwar.
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Salwar Kameez Term Timeline in The Ministry of Utmost Happiness
The timeline below shows where the term Salwar Kameez appears in The Ministry of Utmost Happiness. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.
Chapter 2
...a tall, thin woman “wearing bright lipstick, gold high heels and a shiny, green satin salwar kameez ” and, again, wants to be her.
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