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The contemporary fashion scene seems to be looking back into the past for inspiration. The elegant Chaniya Cholis, an old
favorite is all the rage—even finding favor in the fashion streets of Europe. Designers today, by
juxtaposing old and new have succeeded in creating a most versatile dress code for the nineties. Utsav
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offers an irrestible collection of exquisite products that includes Elegant chaniya cholis, traditional chanya
choli, chaniya choli, designer chaniya cholis that are available in all types of colors & moods.
In ethnic wear a garment that is giving strong
competition to the salwar kameez on the fashion charts in
the 90s is not the sari but the chaniya choli.
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The Traditional chanya choli or ghagra as it is often called has very strong
traditions that date back to nearly 1500 B.C. with the coming of the Aryans in India. The Vedas (coming from
the root word vid which means knowledge) have given indications in classics like the Ramayana and
Mahabharata that the beautiful chania cholis was the favorites outfit for the women of that era. In a popular episode
of the Mahabharata, naughty Lord Krishna known for his mischief in his childhood is believed to have hidden the
chaniya-cholis of Radha, his friend, and the gopis (young girls) while they were taking a dip in the
stream.
The garba or dandiya raa.s a popular dance of Gujarat which is performed with sticks during the nine
nights of Navratri prior to the Dusshera festival, requires the ladies to wear the chaniya-choli. It is the
swirling movements of the dance that need a more flared garment. The sari being quite restrictive is not
suitable.
In modern times, it was the screening of popular TV serials like the Ramayana and Mahabharata that gave a
tremendous boost to the designer chaniya cholis as a fashion garment. No longer is the garment restricted to just the
nine nights before Dusshera; it is now a co-ordinate worn by girls throughout the year. As an outfit it has
universal appeal since anyone from the age of 6-60 years can wear it.
The home of the fashion chaniya cholis is no doubt Kutch, Gujarat
and Rajasthan. The outfit is popular in the west and north of India. In the south, another more streamlined
version known as the pavade is popular. Fabrics that are used for chaniya-cholis/exclusive chaniya cholis normally range from cotton, silk
to khadi and at times chiffon, organza, satin cotton, raw silk and brocade. But the last variety is only for
weddings and formal occasions.
“It is the embroidery and the shape that makes all the difference to the chaniya-choli and one can identify it
with the occasion it is meant for,” explains designer, Bela Parekh who creates ethnic chaniya-cholis.
“For Navratri, the ethnic mirror work embroidery is popular with a bit of patchwork. The flare of the
chaniya should be about nine metres wide. While for formal wear and weddings the embroidery is heavier in
pearls, silk sequins and zari. Here the chaniya is umbrella shaped,” she adds
From ancient history to the 20th century the chaniya-choli has made a long journey that has sustained
it as a garment of fashionable interest to not only the Indian women but women in the west as well. One can shop
chania choli online. One should prefer chaniya choli shopping from reputed showrooms. There are many
manufacturers offering chaniya choli online shopping. Latest Chaniya cholis are hot choices in wedding outfits
collection in India.
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