- Gharara
A gharara is a traditional garment, worn primarily by
Muslim women in theIndian Subcontinent . It consists of a kurti (a short, mid-thigh length tunic), adupatta (veil), and most importantly, a pair of wide-legged pants, ruched at the knee so they flare out dramatically. The knee area, called the "goat" inUrdu , is often elaborately embroidered inzari andzardozi work. Each leg of a traditional gharara is made from over 12 meters of fabric, [ [http://www.india-seminar.com/2007/575/575_laila_tyabji.htm Handcrafting a Culture] ] often silk brocade.Ghararas originated in the city of
Lucknow during the era of the Nawabs. During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, it was considered everyday attire among women of the North Indian Muslim upper classes. Over time, they gradually fell out of favor, and were replaced by more practical sarees and shalvar qameezes. They are however, still very popular as wedding attire amongMuslim brides inIndia andPakistan .ee also
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Farshi Pajama
*Pakistani wedding
*Lucknow
*Awadh References
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