The 10 Surprising Facts You Didn’t Know About Lehenga Choli!!

The adorableness of this attire can never be ignored as it has already made a lasting impact on women across India and also around the globe. While we are so engrossed into the beauty of this lovely attire...Why not grab some knowledge and expose yourself towards the interesting facts about it.

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• The outfit of lehenga choli was initially known to be worn by the tribal women residing in the states of Rajasthan and Gujarat. Later it got its recognition in the royal Mughal era and was considered as the royal attire of Muslim women. It was believed that the outfit had the qualities of pure Traditional Indian exquisiteness.

• The beautiful designs and motifs practiced on the attire were completely inspired by the Mughal period and surprisingly this exact ancient craftsmanship is still practiced and incorporated into the garment.

• During ancient times the embellishments done on them were of pure gold and silver. The rare and precious stones were used to adore it. The country women wore cotton lehenga embellished with thread embroidery and mirror work. The royalties preferred brocades and satins further adorning it with real gold, silver, and lavish studded stones.

• The outfit has been recognized with various names such as Ghaghra choli and Chaniya Choli in the state of Gujarat. Sharara Choli originated from the Mughal period and Patu Pavadai blouse in South India.

• Initially lehenga silhouette had a narrow and umbrella cut and it was worn around the waist with a metal waistband. Later this style was replaced by the cloth and a cotton cord going through it called “Nada” and lehenga was secured by tying the nada.

• The attire of lehenga choli is most popular in northern India and has replaced the saree during the weddings. The bridesmaid's lehenga is nowadays trending during the North Indian weddings. The basic colors preferred in them are red, pink and orange. The traditional handicrafts practiced on them are passed through generations and it is kept as the family secret.

• The minimum duration to make a whole set of lehenga choli takes approximately 20 days which also depends on the fabric, pattern and the intricacy of embellishments on them. The heavier lehenga sets such as bridal lehenga and designer lehenga may take around 3- 6 months to complete.

• The interesting fact about the outfit is that, it can be worn throughout the year with the wide range of options available in terms of fabrics such as brocade, velvet, silk, and satin are suited best for winters and lighter fabrics such as georgette, crepe, chiffon, and cotton can be carried off during summers.

• This exclusive outfit has been undisturbed throughout the years since its evolution. It always came in a set of three consisting of bottom flared skirt, the choli blouse and dupatta draped over it gracefully.  The style may have been experimented however its real essence is still restored.

• The identification of this attire presently is not limited only to traditional ethnic wear. The introduction of contemporary styles by the renowned Fashion Designers and Stylists have provided interesting shape to lehenga choli that can also be worn as casual and formal wear that give a modern chic look to this regular set.

 With the above details about this stunning outfit, I hope you will not be getting over the beauty of it and sure would own a beautiful set of lehenga choli for that special occasion.