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 Sherwani is a long coat resembling achkan in styling. It is buttoned upto the collar and lengthwise it is usually below the knee. It adds to the charm and grace of men, especially the taller ones. Indian men spend lavishly on buying the sherwani suit for the special occasion of their wedding. This traditional clothing for Indian men is witnessing mushrooming growth in its demand. In India, men don Sherwani over the Kurta and Churidar pajama. As a part of fashion, Sherwani is sometimes teamed with Kurta and salwar. To know more about traditional sherwanis in India, read on.
The origin of sherwani can be traced back in Central Asia during the times when it was the dress code of the Turkish and Persian nobles in the Delhi Sultanate and Mughal Empire. In the late eighteenth century, almost every man wore sherwani, as this attire did not restrict itself only to the nobles, but became the traditional dress of common man. Sherwani is the national dress of men in Pakistan. The government officials in Pakistan usually wear the formal black Sherwani on the national functions. Whereas, in India, it is primarily worn on the occasion of traditional family functions.
These days, Sherwanis are coming up in a variety of styles, patterns and designs. Even in fabric, there are enormous options available to exercise choice from. The higher the price you are ready to spend, the more intricately designed sherwanis you can choose from. The sherwani suit fits quite close to the body and this is what lends it elegance. Thus, fitting is of utmost importance, as it has the capability to make or mar the whole look. In the present era, the entire embroidery work is done with machine. When it comes to ornamentation, the sherwanis are embellished with varied kinds of artwork such as beads, mirrors, sequins and embroidery. Unlike the bygone times, today, men wear Sherwani only on the informal occasions such as wedding or some family cultural. |
