Afghan clothes
Royal blue velvet Afghan dress with gold embroidery and mirror work
Custom made. Price on request.
Women
Afghan clothes made in the traditional way
Traditional Afghan women's clothing made to measure in Officer: Kuchi and Pashtun dresses, embroidered frocks, chapan coats and matching pieces for Melbourne's Afghan community.
HMN's family tradition is Afghan, and traditional Afghan clothing is where our work began. We make women's Afghan dress to your measurements: Kuchi dresses with mirror work and coin trim, Pashtun embroidered frocks with matching shalwar, Hazaragi dresses, chapan-style coats, waistcoats and matching scarves.
Every piece is cut by hand and finished with the embroidery, beading and trims that make each regional style what it is. We will advise on the right fabric for the occasion, whether it is a wedding, Eid, Nowruz, a mehndi night or a family photograph, and on how the garment should sit and move.
Clients come to the studio from Dandenong, Cranbourne, Officer, Pakenham and across Melbourne's south east, and many families return for every celebration. For our dedicated gallery of Afghan dress styles, see the Afghan dresses page. Every garment is custom made and quoted on request.
Recent work
Afghan clothes: made to measure
Every piece below is custom made to the client's measurements. Prices are on request.
How it works
Four steps from idea to finished garment
- 01
Consult
Tell us what you want made or fixed. Bring a photo, a sketch, or the garment itself.
- 02
Measure
We take a full set of measurements and agree the design, fabric, timeline and quote.
- 03
Fit
You try the piece at a fitting and we adjust it on you until it sits exactly right.
- 04
Collect
The finished garment is pressed, checked and ready to collect from the studio in Officer.
Get started
Request a quote for afghan clothes
Tell us what you need and when you need it. We reply within one business day with a quote or a time to visit the studio.
- Custom made to your measurements
- Hand finished in our Officer studio
- Fixed quote before any work begins
FAQ
Questions we are often asked
Do you make full outfits or just the dress?
Full outfits. Dress, shalwar, scarf, waistcoat and any matching pieces can be made together so the colours and trims match.
Can you work from a photo of a traditional dress?
Yes. A clear photo is the best starting point. We describe the design back to you and quote from that.
How long does a hand-embellished Afghan dress take?
Four to eight weeks depending on the embroidery and trim work. Plain styles are faster.
Do you make children's Afghan clothing?
Yes. Matching children's outfits for family events are a regular request.