Sherwani

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An old-fashioned Hyderabadi gentleman wearing a formal Sherwani and Fez hat (India)

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, or sometimes a dhoti.

History

The Sherwani originated in Central Asia and was the court dress of nobles of Turkish and Persian origin in the Delhi Sultanate and Mughal Empire, before being more generally adopted in the late eighteenth century.

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 is not specifically associated with any of the provinces. In India, it is 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.

Fit

This Sherwani coat fits close to the body, fastened in the front with buttons, and extends to slightly below knee-length. Sherwanis are usually embroidered or detailed in some way. Many South Asian grooms wear them at their weddings.

Also in Pakistan, Sherwanis for women are becoming popular.^[1]