In this painting the knotted white chadder, a cultural symbol of the Pashtuns, powerfully represents the limitations that women in this traditional society must bear. The series of knots on the chaddar depicts how the Pashtun women are restricted in every step of their lives. The conscientious embroidery on the chaddar conveys the struggle of Pashtuns to modernize the chaddar while also silently referring to their desire for freedom from the restrictions of Pushtun culture. The floor in the background with heavy chips makes a striking visual statement against the culture, suggesting that conventional values of Pashtun community are being questioned and challenged. It acts as a source to critically analyze and revisit the cultural restricti