Lenghas
When you think about an Indian bridal outfit, the first thing that pops into your mind is the lengha – choli. Lenghas are heavily embroidered and embellished, and look extremely rich and luxurious. The embellishments on the lengha could be in the form of silver or gold embroidery, stones, crystals, sequins, lace, and/or zari.
The traditional lengha is an ankle-length skirt, which is teamed with a choli that may or may not reveal your midriff. The sleeves are usually tight and the neck and back are low. The chunni completes this ensemble and can be slung around the neck, hung from one of the shoulders, or draped like a half saree.
Lenghas are available in a variety of styles which can be broadly placed into four categories - fish cut, straight cut, A-line cut and flares.
The fish-cut style lengha hugs your body tightly down to the knees, from which point it flares out.
The straight-cut lengha falls parallel to your legs, similar to a wrap around skirt.
The A-line lengha flows in a style where the cut broadens with the increase in the length of the skirt.
The flared lengha is extremely heavy and has a lot of pleats around the waist.
When it comes to fabric, there are numerous options available. Satin is the most popular fabric and is preferred for its rich feel and flowing texture. Tissue lenghas are known for their very royal look. Other common materials used are net, georgette, crepe, and lace. Among colours, golden copper, maroon, onion, yellow, pink and brown are preferred, while dual shades in lenghas like red and yellow, green and red, yellow and pink, are also enjoying increased popularity.
For the best choice in lenghas from a variety of colours and materials, Badial Department Store is the place to shop. If you’d like to visit Badial Department Store, it is located at 196 Soho Road, Birmingham, B21 9LR. You can even call at 0121 5547981 or send in your queries to customercare@badials.com.