Sherwani
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''This article pertains to the garment. For information on the tribe, see [[Sherwani (tribe)]].''
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[[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==
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==External links==
*[http://www.mag4you.com/style/Designer+Sherwani/8358.htm New fashion Sherwanis]
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[[Category:Islam in India]]
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