The lehenga, lehanga or लेहंगा (also known as a ghagra, chaniyo, Paro, paavada, or lacha) is a form of ankle-length skirt from the Indian subcontinent. Different patterns and styles of traditional embroidery are used to decorate lehenga. Gota Work embroidery is often used for festivals and weddings. The lehenga, also known as the ghagra, is a traditional Indian garment that became popular in the 16th century,
Variations
Ghagri
The
ghagri is a six-foot-long narrow skirt, the same length as the original
antariya. This style of
lehenga is still used today, and is worn by
Jain nuns in
India.
A-line
The A-line
lehenga has an A-line skirt and hem and is named for its shape, which resembles the capital letter "A." The skirt is tighter at the waist and flares out at the bottom.
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Flared
A flared or circular
lehenga has a round skirt which can be pleated or layered for volume.
Double-flared
A double-flared
lehenga is a type of multi-layered can-can skirt with a dramatic flare and extra volume.
Mermaid
A mermaid
lehenga, also known as a fishtail or trumpet, resembles the tail of a fish. This style is fitted from the waist to the knees, then flares over the calves.
Paneled
A paneled
lehenga has several horizontal panels of fabric stitched together to create a flare, resulting in a fuller skirt. The horizontal panels can be of the same or varying sizes and shapes.
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in a paneled lehenga with Shantanu Goenka at Lakme Fashion Week]]
Sharara
A sharara
lehenga is also known as a
pavadai,
langa davani,
langa voni, or half
saree. It features large, voluminous pants called
palazzo pants. In
Andhra Pradesh and
Karnataka it is part of the
langa voni. It is typically worn in
South India with a
dupatta wrapped around the waist and draped across the shoulder like a
sari.
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Straight
A straight
lehenga has a straight silhouette without any pleats or layers, sometimes with a side slit for easy movement. This style is worn on special occasions.
Trail
A trail
lehenga has an extra portion of fabric attached to the back of the skirt to create a train.
