Sherwani - A Symbol of Rich Traditional Fashion

Sherwani is a symbol of rich traditional fashion with royal elegance and style and most popular wedding or party dress for men. Traditionally, sherwani is a long, knee length, coat-like tunic similar to Achkan or doublet with tight-fitting collar fastened with hooks. There are various types of designer sherwanis such as baloochi and peshwari, which are usually bottomed up and makes the men look graceful and elegant. Heavier suiting fabrics, crepes, tussars, crinkled tissues, brocades, zardozi, and silk, or wool with lining are usually used to made of Sherwanis which are worn over the kurta accompanied with churidar pajama or dhoti. Various embellishments work like beads, sequins, stones, zari, resham, swarowski crystals work etc enhanced the look of sherwani. It suits any formal and festive occasion like engagement, sangeet, wedding etc.

A wide range of sherwani fabrics, designs and colors are available in the market according to one's budget, choice and the need of the occasion. The most traditional color option for a sherwani is gold, red, and maroon, but today many grooms prefer green, grey, off-white, brown, blue, and cream colors. Most common types of sherwanis are as below:

Wedding Sherwani - Apart from groom sherwani, various styles and designs are available that suiting the needs of best men, family member or friends who are looking for stunning outfit for wedding.

Groom Sherwani - 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 Indian groom sherwanis are concerned. Different types of silk and poly-silk are main fabrics for groom sherwanis.

Designer Sherwani - These designer sherwanis are beautified with innovative cuts and excellent embroidery work to craft an amazing fusion of trends and tradition. The essence remains the same in these designer sherwanis just the outer appear becomes modernized.

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 sherwanis 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.

Earlier only the brides were the center of attraction, but today even the grooms take all necessary measures to look as stunning as his partner. Sherwanis are comfortable to wear and easy to carry. It is one of the most stunning Indian traditional garments that are a perfect outfit for wedding and reception parties.