Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Skirt, Blouse, Scarf

Ghagra Choli

Ghagra Choli, also known as lehenga choli, is the traditional clothing of women in the northern regions of India, it is a combination outfit of a lehenga (long, embroidered skirt), choli (tight midriff baring, blouse) and dupatta (a long, multipurpose scarf)The Gharga Choli is seen in bridal wear magazines, and historical Bollywood movies.

Photo from 1872

Dupatta worn over the head and shoulders

Dupatta modestly draped on the body

Long choli

Short, stomach baring choli 

Long choli


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