Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Lehenga choli

Lehenga choli, which is also known as Gagra choli, is the traditional clothing of women in Rajasthan and Gujarat.Chaniya choli is another term commonly used to refer it.]It is a combination outfit of a Lehenga, tight Choli and a Dupatta.

Lehenga or Ghagra is a form of skirt which is long, embroidered and pleated. It is worn as the bottom portion of a Gagra choli. It is secured at the waist and leaves the lower back and midriff bare. It was introduced by the Mughals. Lehenga is a typical feminine silhouette that epitomizes style, craftsmanship, quality and class of Indian clothing.

The lehengas are made of a number of fabrics such as Silk, Cotton, Georgette, Crape, Net, Satin, Brocade and Chiffon. Even though designers have successfully used the various kinds of fabrics for making the lehenga, silk is still the most preferred fabric. Silk Lehenga is considered to be the most beautiful version of old traditional attire, as it used to be in Mughal era. Silk lehengas are timelessly classic. They have been in vogue since olden times and will always remain so. They own a special place in the fashion world as they are suitable to be worn for all occasions.

Apart from the fabric, decorative stitching patterns also play a role. Lehengas come with a wide variety of decoration work like zari, zardozi, embroidery, diamante work, beads embroidery work, kundan work, mirror work, etc


Style Diva
Leave others breathless with the stunning appeal of this creation. Attractive lehenga is shaded in white and maroon. The hem of the lehenga along with the exquisite design at the front is embellished with antique gold sequins and white floral applique. Sequins buttis adds a sparkling touch to the lehenga. Coupled with an exquisitely styled choli in white and red. The red fabric at the front displays a ruched effect. Choli is embellished with floral patterns with antique gold sequins. The back features a deep cut with strings of beads. The border of the choli features latkans. Comes with a matching shaded dupatta in red and white with sparkling sequins buttis and latkans along the border. A dupion silk lehenga choli. MAXIMUM BUST POSSIBLE : 38 INCHES , CHOLI LENGTH : 17 TO 18 INCHES.