Sherwani - A Symbol of Rich Traditional Fashion

Posted by Sherwani King on October 16th, 2019

Sherwani is a symbol of rich traditional fashion with royal elegance and style. Considered a regal outfit sherwanis have always been dream attire for its admirers.

Generally, men's sherwani is complete three piece attire that includes Sherwani, pajami and a stole to be hanged around neck. Though, it is a traditional form of dress for men; fashion designers have been experimenting a lot with the kind of work done on them, cuts given to the sherwani and a mix of color combination. After all, it has become essential for the fashion conscious people to move along with changing trends that creates magic all around.

Traditionally, sherwani is a long, knee length, coat-like tunic similar to Achkan or doublet with tight-fitting collar fastened with hooks. Sherwani usually has close-fitting in the upper body and a bit flaring in its lower half. Sherwani coat is fastened in front with the help of buttons, often removable and ornamented ones.

Sherwani is generally made of heavier suiting fabrics, silk or wool with lining. It is worn over the kurta accompanied with churidar, pajama or dhoti.

Sherwani is one of the most preferred outfits for men when it comes to show rich tradition with stylish appearance. It suits any semi-formal event and festive occasion like engagement, sangeet, wedding etc.

With changing fashion, there is a wide range of sherwani fabrics, designs and colors representing the fusion of modernity and ethnicity. There are various styles available in the market suiting to one's budget, choice and the need of the occasion.

Since the market is full of designer men's sherwani, selecting one for the particular occasion is not an easy task. Well, in this case, men have to be little selective in what they want. If the occasion is of some less importance; then, printed indian sherwani with light embroidery can be a good choice. And if the occasion is of a wedding; then, men's sherwani needs to be heavily embroidered with designer sequin, mirror, Kundan or any such related work. So, designer men's wear and sherwanis are there in the market to enhance the personality of men looking for fashion.

The colors, fabrics, designs etc. of groom sherwani are selected very carefully suiting the dignity of the occasion. Most popular colors are red, maroon and golden as far as groom sherwanis are concerned. Different types of silk and poly-silk are main fabrics for groom sherwanis.

Some facts about sherwanis

• Sherwanis for men can be categorized according to the embroidery work done on them e.g. all over embroidered or moderate embroidery work on the neck, placket and cuffs etc.

• There are various kinds of embroidery work done on sherwani for men like kasab work, cut work, chikan work, jaal work, kantha, kashmiri work etc.

• Key embellishments include resham, zari, zardosi, gota patti, beads, stones swaroski crystals, sequins, stone, jewels work etc.

• Floral and abstract designs give a trendy look to the sherwanis for men.

• When teamed with right accessories sherwanis for men become the most appropriate outfit that one can wear at any semi-formal or festive occasions.