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Sherwanis Royal attire popular among the masses
Sherwanis have become must-wear wedding attire across the country. The concept of Sherwani came from South Asia and was the court dress of nobles of the royals of India, before being more generally adopted in the late eighteenth century. During the rule of the Nizam of Hyderabad, Mir Sir Osman Ali Khan, Asaf Jah VII, all the nobility at the court and all officers of the state used to wear Sherwani.
Sherwanis have become must-wear wedding attire across the country. The concept of Sherwani came from South Asia and was the court dress of nobles of the royals of India, before being more generally adopted in the late eighteenth century. During the rule of the Nizam of Hyderabad, Mir Sir Osman Ali Khan, Asaf Jah VII, all the nobility at the court and all officers of the state used to wear Sherwani.
While at one point of time there was a single sherwani which would be worn over generations by family members, today every member in the family gets one stitched. “It has never been so good in the last 80 years as far as the demand for sherwanis go,” says Abdul Gaffar of A Rahman & Sons. The sherwani has its own place but what is heartening is the young have taken to the regal costume.
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“If there is a marriage we get 6-7 sherwani orders from a single family,” says Abdul Gafoor, father of Gaffar, the owner of Rahman & Sons. With the sherwani being worn in television serials and many youngsters even from Hindu families wearing it for social occasions, the attire is ruling the roost. Puritans though complain that many now want shorter sherwanis which is not acceptable. To them the sherwani has to be an inch lower than the knee, no short-cuts there.
Tailors swear by terry wool as the only authentic material to stitch a sherwani. Nasir, a tailor at Chandrayangutta, says, “Now-a-days people are going for brocade but terry wool is ideally suited for a sherwani as the fall is important.” Terry wool comes at Rs 1,000 – Rs 10,000 per metre whereas brocade is available from Rs 300- Rs 5,000.
Abdul Gaffar says that sherwani is compulsory for Kayasth community but these days, people from different religions and castes are opting for it. Apart from politicians and film stars, the common man too is going for it. The tailoring cost for a full length sherwani with lining is Rs 5,500 and with half length lining it is Rs 2,500.
While kurtas are still a favourite for Ramzan, the sherwani is a must have among the older generation. Riaz, a resident of Falaknuma says, “Going for a sherwani for Ramzan has become an annual ritual or the festival seems incomplete.” People from nearby districts also flock to Hyderabad to get kurtas and sherwanis stitched for Ramzan.
Shaik Salim of Nizamabad who was in the city for Ramzan shopping says, “The whole family comes to Hyderabad for Ramzan shopping. We also have our favourite tailors.” In spite of readymade garments, people have to rely on tailors as the exact fit is a major challenge.
By:T P Venu
