Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Lengha

The lengha (lehnga) is one of South Asia's favourite garments, worn frequently at weddings and other formal occasions. It is a long skirt worn either with a choli or a longer kurti top (tunic). Lengha skirts come in many varieties which are described below:
Gaghara - A full flared skirt, usually with a broad fitted belt around the waist (as worn by this model).
Garara - A divided skirt, similar to culottes or flared bell-bottoms.
Sharara - This is similar to the gaghara, but it is cut in an A-line pattern and the flare usually begins at the knees.

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