The Ultimate South Asian Style Guide: Men's Sherwanis

The traditional men's sherwani is a buttoned, doublet-style jacket originally associated with South Asian aristocracy. Today, the garment is one of the most versatile in menswear, as it can be worn over a kurta or a salwar. History The word "Sherwani" is derived from the Shirvan region near the eastern Caucacus, in modern day Azerbaijan, where the Mughal imperial courts once reigned. The sherwani was the attire of royal Mughal men and nobles from the mid-1500s to the late 1800s. By...

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