Saturday, 18 July 2015

History of Sherwani


Available in long coat resembling Achkan, sherwani is one of the most preferred wedding attires amongst Indian grooms. The difference between an achkan and sherwani is the fabric and lining. But have you ever thought how the sherwani came into existence and become such an important part of wedding wears? No problem, we will take you in the history to know the journey of sherwani. If given a choice of kurta or sherwani, most of the people will opt for the second option.

Originally originated as salwar kameez in South Asia, it was a court dress of Mughals, which later become equally famous among Indian royals. In eighteenth century it became regular attire in India, worn by general public.

Frequent use of sherwani by Mohammad Ali Jinnah made it Pakistan's national dress and now worn by common people. Though sherwani is a common wedding attire all across India, it is more popular in Rajasthan, Hyderabad and Uttar Pradesh.
Started as royal attire for specific nobles, today sherwani has become a style symbol for modern grooms. Sherwani designer in Delhi experiment with these to give grooms a unique look. There are so many changes in the colors, patterns and fabrics of sherwanis.

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