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This article pertains to the garment. For information on the tribe, see Sherwani (tribe).
Sherwani (
Urdu: شیروانی,
Hindi: शेरवानी) is a long
coat-like garment worn in
South Asia, very similar to an
Achkan or
doublet. It is worn over the
Kurta and
Churidar,
Khara pajama, a
salwar. It can be distinguished from the
achkan by the fact that it's often made from heavier suiting fabrics, and by the presence of a lining.
History
The Sherwani originated in
British India during the
18th century, as a fusion of the
Indo-Persian chapkan and
chogha with the British
frock coat. It was gradually adopted by the native Indian aristocracy, and later by the general population, as a more
westernized form of traditional attire.
Sherwani was the dress of choice of the
Nizam of
Hyderabad State and the
Nobles. It signified dignity and etiquette of the nobility.
It is the
national dress of
Pakistan for men, as it isn't specifically associated with any of the provinces. In
India, it's generally worn for formal occasions in winter by those of
North Indian descent, especially those from
Uttar Pradesh. Most government officials in South Asia wear the formal black Sherwani on state occasions, which in
India is closely associated with the nation's first
Prime Minister,
Jawaharlal Nehru.
Many
South Asian grooms wear them at their weddings.
Also in Pakistan, Sherwanis for women are becoming popular.
Sherwanis are usually embroidered or detailed in some way.
Fit
This Sherwani coat fits close to the body, fastened in the front with buttons, and extends to slightly below knee-length.
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