Indian Accessories

Lengha Choli, otherwise known as lehnga, langa or lengha, has a beautiful history in India.

When the Mughals invaded India in early BC, they brought this pretty skirt and blouse with them. This attire has usually hand-decorated traditional embroidery works such as zardosi and soonf. This style could be way back in the 4th cent BC In the peak of Indian royalty, real gold, silver and expensive stones were used to make these legendary designs. Even now, designers try their best to keep up the tradition by hand decorating these garments. Perhaps modern bride is more likely to opt for a lehnga choli on her wedding day than a bridal sari because of the heavy weight of the sari.

Lehanga Cholis are now sold in pleasing styles such as embroidered lehanga, Tie and Die, Customized Lehanga Choli, Sharara, Garara, Lancha and Indian Wedding Lehanga. Customized Lehanga gives the perfect fit one desires. Gujarati invention tie-dye prints with mirror work are popular among young ladies. This lehanga includes a matching shining Dupatta. Traditional Lehanga is fit for all parties. Designer Lehanga collection combines silk and cotton threads on rich fabrics producing unique patterns. Chikan embroidery has always been a favorite. Sharara gets a western look with a waist long top/blouse and flairy pants and is worn with a long pretty chunnri.. Indian wedding Lehanga is decorated heavily with gold, silver and other precious stones.

Chaniya Choli originated in Kutch, Gujarat and Rajasthan is popular in the west and north of India. South Indians are familiar with another version called pavade. Fabrics used for making chaniya-cholis are cotton, silk, khadi and at times chiffon. Ghagra Choli includes long pleated skirts Ghaghra or Lengha, and twin blouses. The colorful blouses have extensive mirror and patch work on them and are designed to leave the back and midriff bare. Zardosi Lengha, the traditional wear since Mughal time, comes in different styles and is made up of a comfortable fabric. It is suitable for festivals or other celebrations. Bridal Lengha has lasting values and rich craftsmanship. In addition to wedding, Bridal Lengha are worn at beauty contests at national and international level.