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  Choli - The real meaning from Timesharetalk wikipedia
The choli is usually cropped, allowing exposure of the navel; the cropped design is particularly well-suited for wear in the sultry South Asian summers.
The choli may be sewn so that the elaborately woven borders of the sari material form the bottom edges of the choli sleeves.
Their cholis are often loosely fitted and heavily ornamented with embroidery and mirror work, or shisha embroidery.
www.timesharetalk.co.uk /wiki.asp?k=Choli   (397 words)

  
  Lehenga Choli from India
Embroidered, tie and dye, block printed Indian Lehenga Choli in fine cotton.
Choli : length 15.5 " bust 35 ")
Choli : length 14.5 " bust 37 ")
www.aimcraft.com /apparel/lehengacholi.asp   (261 words)

  
 Designer Saree(Sari) and Bridal Sarees(Saris) - Kaneesha
As popularity increased, lehenga choli went through many transitions to make it more convenient for the wearer.
The Lehnga reached its peak of development under the Mughal kings, becoming a counterpart of the rich dress styles of the Muslim royal women.
Today, the ensemble still consists of the traditional long skirt, the Choli and the Dupatta (the Hindu name for the Orhini).
www.kaneesha.com /choli_index.cfm   (693 words)

  
 Black Swan Tribe in WA, Tribal/ATS Belly Dance Costume: Free Choli Pattern
One of the other students had tried to make a FCBD one, saw ours as we were all getting ready for class, and asked to borrow our choli pattern from us and copied it.
I sat down and looked at the scanned picture of the choli and realised that it is smaller than the picture on the grid that I had for drafting the pattern.
I sew the narrow top tapes at the shoulder seam, but those of you with a large bust may prefer to set the shoulder tapes further back on the choli for a bit more support (again, play around with that until you are satisfied with the fit).
www.blackswantribe.com.au /cholipattern.html   (925 words)

  
 Learn about choli, lehngha, lehenga
The classicism of Indian textile lies not only in the sophisticated craftsmanship and quiet and simple elegance, but also in the emphasis on the drape of the garment, which is ready to wear straight from the loom, further enhanced by the personality of the wearer.
In muslik community, specially in Pakistan lehnga choli is a Indian wedding dress.
Ghagra Choli The Indian ghagra Cholis with their glittering mirror work is the most attractive.
www.salwarsuits.com /choli.htm   (939 words)

  
 bridal lehenga choli, indian ghagra choli, lachcha exporters
bridal lehenga choli, indian ghagra choli, lachcha exporters
We have got a wide collection of traditional and modern Indian Lehnga Cholis.
Custom Lehnga Choli can also be prepared as per your size, be it a wedding in the family or some traditional or religious Indian festival.
www.bridal-lehngas.com /lehnga_choli.htm   (107 words)

  
 Indian Lehnga Choli, Wedding Lehengas, Bridal Lenghas, Ghagra Choli Online Shopping from India
Rule the fashion waves with our new line collections of lehnga cholis, designer wedding lehngas, custom made designer lehnga choli, crepe designer lehngas and exclusive kundan lehngas.
Zari lehngas, kundan lehngas, trendy sequins wear and fancy neemzari cholis.
Occasion choli lehngas, celebration lehnga choli, formal choli lehngas, function lehngas
www.utsavsarees.com /pages/buylehenga.htm   (255 words)

  
 Indian Cholis,Choli,Ghagra Choli,Choli Pattern
Choli most commonly refers to a woman's shirt, It is often made of cotton or silk cloth and may or may not include a collar.
The Indian choli evolved as a form of clothing in 10th century AD and the first cholis were only front covering; the back was always bare.
Cholis / blouses of this type are still common in the state of Rajasthan utter pradesh.
www.utsavsarees.co.uk /cholis.htm   (423 words)

  
 The Hindu : Metro Plus Kochi : Return of the glamorous choli
The choli or the blouse is back in news and this time for all the right reasons.
It is the resurgence of the humble blouse.
The cholis that Urvashi wears for a programme on Surya TV had people wondering what the hell she adorned.
www.hindu.com /thehindu/mp/2006/01/30/stories/2006013001020100.htm   (953 words)

  
 Ask The Costume Goddess: Choli Support
A choli with a wide, deep back neckline, in a scooped, square, or V shape, still shows a lot of back, and will cover a bra underneath, as in the photo.
But since there's so little holding the back and the back neck of the choli together, it's difficult for these cups to do their job, which is holding the breasts firmly in place while dancing.
If the choli material is stretchy but firm, and really snug, it might function like a bra for those with moderate need for support.
www.shira.net /cg/cholisupport.htm   (537 words)

  
 The Gypsy Closet Bazaar Tribal Belly Dance Costumes Tribal Silver Ethnic Textiles Jewelry:Vintage Cholis
I offer vintage cholis which are previously worn by the indigenous women and are around 15 to 30 yrs of age.
There are tribal differences in symbology and styles of embroidery, but cholis are always worn with a full and usually appliqued skirt and often with a vest over the choli as well.
Fabulous and unusual choli with the Mochi style of embroidery, which is more pictoresque and representational and uses small white accent stitching.
www.tribalbellydancecostume.com /tribalcholis.htm   (1051 words)

  
 Black Swan Tribe in WA, Tribal/ATS Belly Dance Costume: Free Choli Pattern
One of the other students had tried to make a FCBD one, saw ours as we were all getting ready for class, and asked to borrow our choli pattern from us and copied it.
I sat down and looked at the scanned picture of the choli and realised that it is smaller than the picture on the grid that I had for drafting the pattern.
I sew the narrow top tapes at the shoulder seam, but those of you with a large bust may prefer to set the shoulder tapes further back on the choli for a bit more support (again, play around with that until you are satisfied with the fit).
blackswantribe.com.au /cholipattern.html   (925 words)

  
 Chaniya Choli,latest designs of Chaniya Choli,Chaniya Choli trends,Chaniya Choli in India,ghagra and choli
It could be short and fitted like a choli or long, extending below the waist in a loose blouse fashion or it could be the kurti or kanjri style with mirrorwork and a backless tie-up look.
While he chaniya or skirt is flowing and flares around the wearer the choli or blouse is a snugly fitted piece of clothing that accentuates the female form.
The odhni, the third part of the total garment, acts as a scarf or covering for the head and body and is a sign of modest shyness for the wearer.
www.indiaprofile.com /fashion/chaniyacholi.htm   (1297 words)

  
 Choli - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The choli is cut to fit tightly to the body and has short sleeves with a low neck.
The choli is usually cropped, allowing exposure of the navel; the cropped design is particularly well-suited for wear in the sultry South Asian summers.
A Maharani in an alluring choli with a dupatta
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Choli   (361 words)

  
 GypsyCholis
White silk long gypsy choli is great for wearing with ghawazee vest and tassle belt.
Other ways to wear gypsy style cholis include tucking the front under a bra and fastening the front to a bra with a hair clip of fancy pin.
Gypsy choli costume with pantaloons, triangle 2 side fringe hipscarf, vest.
www.homestead.com /theorabellydanceboutique/GypsyCholis.html   (225 words)

  
 Cholis for Bellydancers Tribal Costume - Belilah Online
A choli is a midriff-baring top of Indian origin, though it has "strayed" from its roots.
Pair your choli with a gypsy or circle skirt or with a pair of harem pants; wear it with jeans and have a wonderful conversation piece!
S/M choli will fit a B or C cup comfortably but will adjust slightly larger or smaller, L choli will fit a D or DD.
www.belilahonline.com /cholis.htm   (738 words)

  
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TRIBAL style cholis have a ' V ' front and the tie around the chest runs through the bottom of the choli, allowing it to be gathered for your size or kept flat if you want.
KAMASUTRA Choli has a rounded front neckline and is gathered onto the tie that goes around the chest and ties in back.
Choli, Triangle Belt with 4" fringe and 10 yard Tribal Skirt (below), order as a set in your choice of colors $99.00 Cobines all the elements of a basic tribal style costume.
www.homestead.com /theorabellydanceboutique/pantvestcholi.html   (559 words)

  
 Flying Skirts Tribal BellyDance Costumes: Choli Tops
The choli is based on an Indian garment made to wear under the traditional Indian Sari.
Cholis can be machine washed and dried using delicate settings, but I recommend hand washing with a minimum of soaking.
Tie dye/Batik your own choli!- If you have an intrest in tie die or batiking, the cotton/lycra ivory colored choli in the long or short sleeved version is a perfect canvas for your creativity.
www.flyingskirts.com /costuming_info/choli_tops.shtml   (625 words)

  
 Turbans, Tassels and Tattoos! - Costuming - The Choli   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Place your choli on the machine with the wrong side up, and stitch close to the other edge of the bias tape, folding the 1/2" tails under as you go.
The band will be on top of the choli, with the bottom edge of the band sitting right on top of the edge of the choli.
Once you are happy with your choli, trim the band ties to the desired length and slip stitch the ends closed.
members.iinet.net.au /~ramsden/atsprint/cholisewingM.html   (1195 words)

  
 Latest Style Kids Lehenga Choli, Designer Lehenga Choli for Children   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The choli has heavy work all over the front using kundan, beads, zari, sequins & thread; there are ties on both sides for a fitted look.
There is a blue cloth border with mirror and sequins at the neckline and at the base of the choli; there also is heavy stone work and embroidery at the base & neck of the choli.
The blue, crepe lehenga is dusted with blue and pink sequins; while the blue crepe is dusted with "bootis" made of sequins and mirrors.
www.desivastra.com /indianboutique/kidslehengacholis.php/page/2   (1438 words)

  
 Krishna.com Store
Wear a simple burgundy cotton choli with your sari, or match it with a dupatta and skirt or slacks for a tradionally flavored outfit for any occasion.
Wear these soft cotton cholis with your sari or wrap-around skirt set, or match it with jeans and a dupatta for an exotic alternative to mainstream fashion.
These knit cholis (blouses) are a nice alternative to the usual cholis because they move with your shape.
thekrishnastore.com /Search.bok?category=Clothing:Women:Cholis&...   (363 words)

  
 How to Alter a Rajasthani Choli   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The cholis we import from their beautiful country seem fit for a child more than a mature tribal belly dancer.
If the distance across the chest (essentially from shoulder to shoulder) is still tight, you may want to remove the seam binding on the V neckline and cut it a little deeper (Fig 3), then re-bind the edge in a complimentary color to finish.
Lay your choli out on it's side, as flat as possible, over a scrap of fabric, so that you can look through the triangular hole and see the fabric.
www.mandalatribal.com /shopping/altercholi   (1145 words)

  
 Latest Style Kids Lehenga Choli, Designer Lehenga Choli for Children   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The choli is purple with heavy embroidery in yellow thread and sequin work.
The rest of the lehenga and the choli are dusted with "bootis" and sequins.
The choli is green sleeveless with heavy work all over using zari, beads and sequins.
www.desivastra.com /indianboutique/products_new.php/filter_id/23   (1486 words)

  
 Shimmy Bliss Costuming Co. Embroidered Choli Front
Embroidered choli front for your tribal belly dance costuming.
Great piece to use for the front of your choli, take it apart and use the pieces for a bra or belt or use the piece to make a pillow for home decor or a dance bag; the possibilities are endless.
The choli front is 11 1/2" X 11" and consists of seed bead trim on three sides and embroidered piece.
www.shimmybliss.com /servlet/Detail?no=57   (98 words)

  
 Choli for Roxane   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Or a fabric that is loose or textured that the coils and rough edges of metal catch on it and cause pulls in the fabric, or distortions in the metal.
It was based off of an 18th century choli garment that has a cut and shape very like the shape of the Mughal period cholis we see in pre-16th century pictures.
This choli was a back tied choli - tied with two ties of the same fabric - 1" wide.
www.pir.net /~beth/Choli/RoxanaCholi.html   (2765 words)

  
 Turbans, Tassels and Tattoos! - American Tribal Style Belly Dance in Australia   (Site not responding. Last check: )
ecause this choli is made with stretch panne velvet, and because you can tie the bands looser or tighter as you wish, it may comfortably fit a range of sizes.
I suggest that you make a sample choli with this pattern, and then "tweak" it if necessary to fit yourself better.
The choli itself was a perfect fit the first time I tried it on (that rarely happens to me with tops).
www.annabella.net /choli.html   (560 words)

  
 Lehnga Choli or Lengha Choli beautifully decorated for all your formal occasions
If you are new to the clothing of India, let us introduce you to the timeless beauty of our lehnga choli AKA Langa or Lengha, which are available for petite, average and plus size women.
Lehnga Cholis have a varied and beautiful history in India.
Today's bride is more likely to wear a Lehnga Choli to her wedding than a bridal sari due to the intense weight of bridal saris.
www.pardesiservices.com /lehngacholi.asp   (208 words)

  
 Maxim Styles - Ghagra Choli
Red coloured ghaghra choli with top having geometrical keyhole neckline with front opening.whole ensemble is made in chiffon with gold and fl embroidery on top it.
Light parrot green colour ghaghra choli with embroidery in fl at blouse and waist of ghaghra incorporated with net embroidered dupatta.
White net ghaghra with embroidery in rust and fl at waist,hem and blouse incorporated with embroidered dupatta.
www.maximstyles.com /choli.htm   (107 words)

  
 morecholis
This tribal style choli(I added the embroidered pannels, the choli does not come with them) has bigger sleeves, a bigger bottom band and a bigger back Order in any of the printed fabrics above (the red print in these photos is not available) or in solid colors(see
Choli shown in dark green with multi-color holographic allover glitter, very beautiful.
Any style cholis in colorful and unique printed fabrics in short sleeve or long sleeve.
www.homestead.com /theorabellydanceboutique/morecholis.html   (301 words)

  
 NovaHaat.com 3P CHOLI SKIRT LEHNGA LENGHA BEADED BELLY DANCE SARI
You're looking at a lovely outfit which would surely turn a lot of heads.The short choli has a striking deep Yellow-Orange with Orange embroidery base and is elegantly embellished with hand sewn silver beads, metal sequins, droplet beads & large mirrors all over.
The choli has drawstrings on both sides for adjustable waist comfort.
Accompanying the Lehnga & Choli is an exquisite matching "Dupatta" (Veil or stole) in "Tie & Dye" with exquisite large mirror work.
www.novahaat.com /servlet/the-1146/3P-CHOLI-SKIRT-LEHNGA/Detail   (367 words)

  
 Offers Lehenga choli, Indian lehenga choli, ghagra choli, ghagra with hand embroidery
Varieties in Indian lehenga choli and ghagra to suit every woman’s need to make a fashion statement.
Ghagra choli can be worn for special occasions be it weddings, festivals, parties etc. Indian lehenga choli helps you to retain the exotic look of the Indian woman.
The ghagra choli have crystal and kundan embroidery.
www.indianattire.com /ghagras.asp   (424 words)

  
 choli - OneLook Dictionary Search
We found 7 dictionaries with English definitions that include the word choli:
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choli : Encarta® World English Dictionary, North American Edition [home, info]
www.onelook.com /?w=choli   (88 words)

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