Sherwani 2872633 225781527 2008-07-15T11:03:26Z 116.71.173.179 /* History */ ''This article pertains to the garment. For information on the tribe, see [[Sherwani (tribe)]].'' {{expert-subject|India|article}} [[Image:Sherwani.jpg|thumb|An old-fashioned [[Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh|Hyderabadi gentleman]] wearing a formal Sherwani and [[Fez (clothing)|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]]. It can be distinguished from the achkan by the fact that it is often made from heavier suiting fabrics, and by the presence of a lining. ==History== The Sherwani during the period of [[British India]] in 18th century, as a fusion of the [[Shalwar Kameez]] with the British [[frock coat]]. It was gradually adopted by most of the [[Indian aristocracy]], mostly Muslim, and later by the general population, as a more [[Westernization| westernized]] form of traditional attire. 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]] and [[Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh|Hyderabadi muslims]]. 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 as wedding dress. Sherwanis are usually embroidered or detailed in some way. Also, in Pakistan, Sherwanis for women are becoming popular.<ref>{{cite web | title= Female Sherwanis | publisher= Dawn | url=http://www.dawn.com/weekly/review/archive/070208/review12.htm}}</ref> ==Fit== This Sherwani coat fits close to the body, fastened in the front with buttons, and extends to slightly below knee-length. ==Notes== {{reflist}} ==External links== *[http://www.mag4you.com/style/Designer+Sherwani/8358.htm New fashion Sherwanis] {{commons2| Sherwani}} [[Category:Indian clothing]] [[Category:Pakistani clothing]] [[Category:Islam in India]] [[Category:Coats]] {{clothing-stub}} [[hi:शेरवानी]] [[hu:Sherwani]]