If the rich in the west boast their designer suits
, the traditional Indian expresses his royalty in the way of the Kings. The Sherwani is a long coat made of a thick material that is usually buttoned up to the collar. It was born as a mixture of the Kurta Pyjama and the long coat used by the English. Sherwanis have a strong association with muslim culture but India is a multicultural country which shares its tradition with an open heart.
And hence the Sherwani grew from being the choice clothing of Indias muslim nobility, to becoming one of Indias traditional dresses for men. The Sherwani is globally recognized for it is uniqueness and richness. The most famous bollywood stars appear in sherwanis for a lot of major award functions.
The possibilities that the Sherwani offers is limitless. There is a wide collection ranging from simple wear with lesser decoration and special collars to the heavily worked ones which express grandeur in every centimeter. The Sherwani is associated with the first Prime Minister Of India Dr. Jawaharlal Nehru. Dr. Jawaharlal Nehru chose the Sherwani to express his respect for India as a country that accepts different religions.
Today the Sherwani not only has an enviable history but an enviable list of designers working on it. The Sherwani has grown from being the clothing of choice of the muslim nobility, to becoming the traditional wear for Indian men at weddings. Today the Sherwani is boasted not only at marriages but there are certain evolved forms of the classic Sherwani i that can even being worn for meetings. But its prime usage is at marriages by the bridegroom.
The price range of the Sherwani is as design and varies widely. But it offers a lot the western coat cannot offer. It has a sense of richness and royalty. It is also comfortable and does not restrict movement. A good Sherwani should not only have good work but should also be made with materials that are easy to wear. Remember that a Sherwani looks at its best when it is teamed up with matching sandals.