Luanchari
The luanchari (Hindi: लोआंचरी) is a full-dress ethnic garment of India. It is made up of two parts stitched together: the upper part, or choli, is a kind of blouse or bodice, and the lower part, or lehanga, is a long skirt. The two parts are typically made from the same fabric, but may vary in colour.
The luanchari is commonly worn by women in Pahari miniatures,[clarification needed] and is quite similar to lehanga.[1] It takes well over 16 to 21 yards of fabric to make a complete luanchari.[2] They are traditionally worn by the Gaddi women (Gaddnis or Gaddans) of Himachal Pradesh.[1]
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[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b Handa, O. C.; Hāṇḍā, Omacanda (1998). Textiles, Costumes, and Ornaments of the Western Himalaya. Indus. ISBN 9788173870767. Retrieved 2013-10-25.
- ^ Das, Shiva Tosh (1987). Life Style, Indian Tribes: Locational Practice - Shiva Tosh Das - Google Books. Gyan Publishing House. ISBN 9788121200585. Retrieved 2013-10-25.