| Tailoring is the English translation of Darzi. In the Indian tradition, it was customary to wrap clothing over the body rather than wear stitched clothes. The word Darzi comes from the Persian language. In Hindi Darzi is pronounced Darji.
In the Indian subcontinent the Darzi caste, is found among Hindus and Muslims. They are known as Idrisi in the Muslim community. Darji are a community of tailors, numbering around Darzi are largely a landless community whose main occupation is tailoring. The profession of tailoring is being done by both communities. In the Muslim community, the Darzi caste is known as Idrisi. According to the data of National Commission of Backward Classes, Darji castes are listed as Other Backward Class (OBC) or Schedule Castes.. |
