Aligarh is known as the product of Hard work and dedication of the founder of Muslim University, Sir Syed Ahmad Khan. He made way for the scientific knowledge and study of modern world disciplines fighting the odds, taking all kinds of blames and humiliation at his time from the orthodox muslim clerics and masses. But eventually, as it is said that, all is well if end is well.
Today what we see is an outcome of the humungous work and sacrifices he made to give us this.
Sir Syed was very clear in his mind from the very first day that this institution will produce the top of the league students, they will travel and expand in the whole world and will carry and advocate the message of learning and education.
The later torch bearers of the same cause also ensured that how the top of the league scholar should look, talk, and convince through their deep rooted knowledge, their attire and the traditional values they carry along with them.
As they say, the first impression is your last impression, Britishers knew this for ever and anyone who wants to create a scholar who raises eyebrows just by his mere arrival, understands the value of superior clothing and style. The way you carry yourself makes the way for your superior image building and automatically gets you more respect and prestige.
Now Imagine the muslim youth of the good old days, the economics of the nation as a whole was in doldrum and something that puts you out of the crowd will definitely costs fortune, every time you dress up. The solution this really big problem at those times when everybody used to wear white, because clothes were not in abundance and even a simple white dhoti or kurta was to be sourced by ration from the government…. yes! clothes were sold at ration shops, check from your great grand father or anyone from those times.
It was a brilliant yet effective solution to get into an attire that us put on by nawabs and kings and parliamentarians later on, it has least maintenance and can afforded at-least once.
Aligarh Sherwani came to the rescue, and war widely accepted and loved by the masses, people respected this attire because it was the nobles who were seen wearing one, this was the symbol of prestige, power and command, it automatically gave the bearer a confidence to stand up and speak for the right and is doing so till date.
Aligarh Sherwani was taken as something really tough to handle, the bearers were looked at with respect and people used to listen as the scholar spoke. Even today the tradition of wearing sherwani is alive, you can see this all over the place in Aligarh environment, even if you are not in Aligarh. Not even a single Sir Syed Day has ever witnessed a missing sherwani, not even a single student leader can dare to speak on podium without the support of this huge respectful attire till date and even the common students understands the importance of this dress and feels comfortable wearing this to any gathering, be it formal or other. No need to get a suit, a blazer or any other formal dress if you have a sherwani in your wardrobe, this will make you stand out in crowd, every time.
“Sir fitting best rakhiyega” is something every single student asks for when they are coming for measurement said Mr. Umair Anwar Mehdi on what is the first and foremost demand of the university students when they come for their measurement.
As mentioned in the other post people put on this attire on their very special day, their wedding day.
“Getting the most unique look, best fitting and staying comfortable that too in budget is the first choice of most of the grooms visiting us for their wedding looks” states Mr. Uzair Anwar Mehdi on how the wedding sherwani looks are made and what the would be grooms are looking for when they are coming for sherwani selection.
Mr. Anwar Mehdi makes sure that every single sherwani that is cut must be delivered in the best finesse, he is the first choice for all AMU students for making their first ever sherwani, they all knows his showroom and stays connected.
He is the torch bearer of the master class and having a degree in engineering has not pulled him out of his first affection, getting the best fall and finished cuts for the young Aligs ready to rule the world in his crafted sherwani.
He is truly a remarkable figure in the sherwani makers guild and is working hard to pass on the class to the next generation.
Most of the sherwani tailors in Aligarh and around were either directly or
indirectly been students of Late Mr. Mehdi Hasan Sb and have learned the art and class of sherwani making from the legend himself, but as it is said that few of the things are passed on only through the blood, its somewhat stands true here. Not only Sherwani, this place is loved by many for their bespoke menswear, get your suits, your Kurta, Pyjama or Blazers and jackets or even your regular shirts of trouser stitching, you will get the best in everything.
So next time you are planning to visit Aligarh, make this an urge to visit Mr. Anwar Mehdi Hasan and get your finest looks crafted for you by his sartorial excellence and class.
Really interesting article! look forward to more such interesting reads..