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Contemporary South Asian designers—such as , who drew inspiration from Mughal monuments and embroidery techniques, and MNR in Pakistan, a label born in the heart of the former Mughal empire, Lahore—repeatedly return to this well of inspiration. The achkan and sherwani , classic male garments with deep Mughal roots, are now staples of wedding fashion globally. The opulent silks, intricate zardozi work, and flowing silhouettes that defined the tawaif's wardrobe are now seen on runways from Delhi to Paris.
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