Sherwani
is a traditional garment worn by men during wedding. The garment is
uniquely designed for adding glamor, elegance and style. This formal
wear is available in different styles, colors and designs. The garment
is of knee length, with buttons in the front.Sherwani comes in different styles and designs. Embroidered sherwanis are the most popular and are made by using variety of stitches which can either be done by hand or by machine. What makes the designs more attractive are the combination of colors and threads used. Different threads are used in embroidery like silk, cotton, polyester, metallic threads etc.
Various styles of embroidered sherwanis
- There are all over embroidered sherwanis or sherwanis with
embroidery done on the neck, front placket and cuffs or only on the
chest portion. This depends on individual's choice and taste.
- There are various types of embroideries done on sherwanis like
chikankari embroidery, phulkari, jaal work, Kantha, Kashmiri,
Kashida embroideries and many more traditional embroideries.
- Resham work, Zari, Zardosi, Dabka, gota patti work are very
popular.
- Retro designs like the traditional pretty buti motifs are
preferred by many.
- Some go for floral designs, abstract designs, traditional mughal
patterns.
- Besides thread embroidery, there are many decorative items that
are studded on sherwanis like; stars, beads, moti, gungroo, laces,
stones and jewels etc.
- Swaroski crystals, sequins and stone work look classic and so on.










