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LEHANGA
Apart from the choli, women in Rajasthan wear a form of pleated skirt known as the ghagra or lehanga.
This skirt is secured at the waist and leaves the back and midriff bare.
The heads are however covered by a length of fine cotton known as orhni or dupatta.

SARI
For a single length of material, the sari must be the most versatile garment in existence.
It is only one of the many traditional garments worn by women,
yet it has somehow become the national dress of Indian women.
A sari is a rectangular piece of cloth which is five to six yards in length.
The style, color and texture of this cloth varies and it might be made from cotton,
silk or one of the several man-made materials.
The sari has an ageless charm since it is not cut or tailored for a particular size.
This garment can fit any size and if worn properly can accentuate or conceal.
This supremely graceful attire can also be worn in several ways
and its manner of wearing as well as its color and texture are indicative of the status,
age, occupation, region and religion of a woman.
CHOLI
The tightly fitted, short blouse worn under a sari is a choli.
The choli evolved as a form of clothing in 10th century AD
and the first cholis were only front covering; the back was always bare.
Bodices of this type are still common in the state of Rajasthan.
(Copy taken from Incore:Community Dresses of India)

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