lehenga
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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 patti 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,{{cite news |last1=Raniwala |first1=Praachi |title=Saris, Lehengas and Why Carrie Bradshaw Should Know the Difference |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/20/fashion/weddings/sari-lehenga-and-just-like-that.html |access-date=23 January 2024 |work=The New York Times |date=20 January 2022}} mainly in India, Bangladesh and Pakistan. The lehenga became a favorite attire for Mughal women of all ages and classes due to its royal appeal and convenience. The lehenga is sometimes worn as the lower portion of a gagra choli or langa voni. Ghagra in Hindi (also ghagro in Konknni), was also used to refer to the half slip or petticoat, a skirt worn as an undergarment below the sari.
File:Anjana Sukhani.jpg wears a bridal lehenga with gota patti embroidery, which is used extensively in weddings across the Indian subcontinent.]]
Variations
=Ghagri=
=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.
File:Priyanka on the ramp for Mijwan fashion show.jpg|Priyanka Chopra in an A-line lehenga
File:Shamita Shetty walks for Manish Malhotra & Shaina NC's show for CPAA 05.jpg|Shamita Shetty in an A-line lehenga
File:Celebrities at Manish Malhotra - Lilavati Save & Empower Girl Child show (12).jpg|Krishika Lulla in an A-line lehenga at Manish Malhotra's fashion walk
File:Sameera Reddy walks the ramp for Neeta and Nishka Lulla at the Lakme Fashion Week 2009 (14).jpg|Sameera Reddy in an A-line lehenga
File:Shraddha Kapoor walks the ramp for Anmol Jewellers at IIJW 2011 (6).jpg|Shraddha Kapoor in an A-line lehenga
File:Kriti Sanon walks for Sunil Jewellers at IIJW 2015 (2).jpg|Kriti Sanon in an A-line lehenga
=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.
File:Anjali Lavania.jpg|Anjali Lavania in a paneled lehenga
File:Shraddha Kapoor at Bappa Lahiri Wedding Reception.jpg|Shraddha Kapoor in a paneled lehenga
File:Shantanu Goenka's KRUHUN at Lakme Fashion Week, Winter Festive - Day 2 by Sou Boyy, Sourendra Kumar Das - Shantanu with show-stopper at Grand Hyatt Mumbai..jpg|Sonal Chauhan in a paneled lehenga with Shantanu Goenka at Lakme Fashion Week
File:Celebrities at Manish Malhotra - Lilavati Save & Empower Girl Child show (39).jpg
=Sharara=
A sharara lehenga is also known as a pavadai, langa davani, langa voni, or half saree. It features large, voluminous pants called palazzos. 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.
File:Pooja Hegde celebrates Dhanteras in a cinnamon coloured sharara.jpg|Pooja Hegde in a sharara
File:Raima Sen still40.jpg|Raima Sen in a sharara
File:Shriya Saran bridal week 2010.png|Shriya Saran in a half saree lehenga
=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.
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