Man in a long brown sherwani with a mandarin collar beside a travertine column

Traditional wearWedding

The Sherwani

A long coat for the wedding day, with embroidery in matching thread. Cut to fall straight from collar to knee.

STYLE Long coatLENGTH KneeTROUSERS Churidar or straightFITTINGS As needed

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The details

What makes a sherwani

Four details give it its look.

  1. The length

    LENGTH Knee or below

    To the knee or just below, with side vents. Proportioned to your height, so it looks right in every photograph.

  2. The collar

    COLLAR Standing

    A standing collar that frames the face. The embroidery often starts here.

  3. The embroidery

    EMBROIDERY Matching thread

    Embroidery in matching thread at the collar, cuffs or front. We agree the design and placement with you.

  4. The trousers

    TROUSERS Churidar or straight

    Churidar, cut long to gather at the ankle, or straight trousers for a cleaner, modern look.

Fabric

Recommended fabric

Our pick for the Sherwani. The showroom has more than 3,000 others.

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How we work

How it’s made

Four steps, all in Business Bay. We keep fitting it until it is right.

  1. A tailor measuring a client’s shoulder and arm with a tape measure

    Consultation

    We talk about where you will wear it. Then we take your measurements.

  2. A hand turning the pages of a fabric book on a walnut table

    Choose your fabric

    Choose from more than 3,000 fabrics, in the showroom or at home.

  3. Tailor’s shears cutting into brown wool fabric

    Cutting

    We draw your pattern by hand, then mark and cut the fabric.

  4. A tailor adjusting the shoulder of a jacket during a fitting

    Fittings

    We fit and adjust until it feels right. We keep your pattern for next time.

  1. Consultation
  2. Choose your fabric
  3. Cutting
  4. Fittings
  5. Collection

From first visit to collectionAbout 6 to 8 weeks

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Questions

Questions about the sherwani

Where can I find a sherwani tailor in Dubai?

At The Bespoke Corner in Business Bay. We draw the pattern by hand and make the sherwani in a fabric such as Ivory Raw Silk, with fittings in the showroom or at your home.

How early should I order my wedding sherwani?

Allow about 6 to 8 weeks, and come earlier in the wedding season. Give us the date when you book.

What is worn with a sherwani?

A kurta beneath, with churidar or straight trousers. Many grooms add a stole, a safa and mojari.

Can the sherwani match the bride’s outfit?

Yes. Bring a fabric sample or a photo, and we will choose the fabric and thread to match.

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