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These garments were widely referred to as 'Nehru jackets' as they take inspiration from garments worn by Jawaharlal Nehru, Prime Minister of India from 1947 to 1964. Nehru wore the <i>archkan</i>, a knee length coat and the more informal <i>bundi</i> waistcoat, both of which had standing collars and long button plackets. Those who wore 'Nehru jackets' outside of India in the 'Swinging Sixties' tended to be expressing an interest in breaking away from traditions, sartorial and otherwise. This helps to explain why 'Nehru jackets' were often made from luxurious fabrics such as silk and velvet that were colourful and/or patterned, rather than the plainer materials that had long been favoured for menswear by many cultures. The style had its heyday in the late 1960s but was revived in the 1980s and 1990s in places including Britain and the United States. \n\nFavourbrook specialises in luxurious, ornate clothing inspired by various cultures and periods. The silk embroidery on this 'Nehru jacket’ that was carried out in sumptuous velvet is reminiscent of Iranian floral designs on carpets and ceramics. The jacket came with velvet trousers and a cotton shirt. The silk cravats would have provided a flamboyant finishing touch.  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