Fashion Notes

Style guides, buying notes & wardrobe insights by Mataish.

Kaftan for Weddings vs Casual Wear | How to Pick the Right One Every Time

A kaftan is a kaftan until it is not. There is a real difference between the kind of kaftan you wear to a wedding...

Affordable Kaftan Dresses in Pakistan | Where Style Does Not Have to Cost a Fortune

The idea that good kaftans have to be expensive is mostly a myth. Yes, a hand-embroidered couture kaftan will cost you. But a well-cut...

Kaftan Dresses in Pakistan: Complete Guide to Styles, Trends & Buying Tips (2026)

Kaftan dresses in Pakistan have moved from being occasional outfits to everyday wardrobe essentials. From casual wear to wedding events, kaftans offer a balance...

What Is a Kaftan Dress? Complete Guide to This Elegant and Timeless Outfit

Fashion trends change quickly, but some outfits stay stylish for decades. One of the most elegant and comfortable outfits loved by women worldwide is...

Is Farshi Shalwar Already Over? What Pakistani Women Are Actually Choosing for Eid 2026

For a few years now, farshi shalwar has been everywhere in Pakistan. On Instagram feeds.On lawn launches.On festive reels.On Eid celebration pictures. It became...

Why Hand Embroidery Costs More (And Why It’s Worth It)

In a world of fast fashion, a hand embroidered kaftan feels different. It’s slower. More intentional. More meaningful. Unlike machine-made designs that are finished in...

A Personal Letter from Our Founders: Why We’re Changing the Way Pakistan Shops

When we started Mataish in a single, quiet room back in 2019, we didn’t have a massive marketing team or a grand office. All...

Spotted on HUM TV: The “Emerald Grace” Moment in Neeli Kothi

There is something magical about seeing a design go from our sketches to the silver screen. We’ve always believed that Mataish pieces are made...

From a Small Room to a Digital Revolution: Why Mataish is Pakistan’s First Brand to Launch an AI Virtual Try-On Room

Since we started Mataish in a single room back in 2019, our mission has always been simple: to provide luxury that respects your budget...