sherwani
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A sherwani is a long-sleeved, close-fitting, knee-length coat with a stand-up collar. It is traditionally worn by men in India and Pakistan. The word "sherwani" originates from Hindi.1
It is important to distinguish this garment from the Sherani people, who are a primarily agricultural group from northwestern Pakistan, belonging to the Pashtun ethnic group.2
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PakistanDaily life and social customs…knee-length coat known as a sherwani; women frequently wear a light shawl called a dupatta. Among conservative Muslim communities, women sometimes wear the burqa, a full-length garment that may or may not cover the face. In earlier generations, the fez hat was popular among Muslim men, but more often the…
Read More…knee-length coat known as a sherwani; women frequently wear a light shawl called a dupatta. Among conservative Muslim communities, women sometimes wear the burqa, a full-length garment that may or may not cover the face. In earlier generations, the fez hat was popular among Muslim men, but more often the…
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BangladeshDaily life and social customsThe traditional sherwani and churidar, calf-length tunic and close-fitting trousers, are still seen at weddings, where they are worn along with the turban. The sari is common among women, but girls and younger women, especially students, prefer the shalwar kamiz, a combination of calf-length shirt and baggy…
Read MoreThe traditional sherwani and churidar, calf-length tunic and close-fitting trousers, are still seen at weddings, where they are worn along with the turban. The sari is common among women, but girls and younger women, especially students, prefer the shalwar kamiz, a combination of calf-length shirt and baggy…
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