This article pertains to the garment. For information on the tribe, see Sherwani (tribe). Sherwani (Urdu: شیروان)'s a long coat-like garment worn in South Asia, very similar to an Achkan or doublet. It's worn over the Kurta and Churidar, Khara pajama, a shalwar. It can be distinguished from the achkan by the fact that it's often made from heavier suiting fabrics, and by the presence of a lining. History The Sherwani appeared during the period of British India… (More on Sherwani)