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| Sarees
- Gharchola |
| Ghar+Chola
– made of two words ‘ghar’
(home) and ‘chola’ (cape/clothing)–
the word gharchola literally translates to
‘home apparel’ or the outfit worn
at home. However, the contextual meaning of
the word is more complex. Here ‘Ghar’
refers to the bride’s new home, her husband’s
home. And, ‘Chola’ contextually
means her wedding costume. The new bride enters
her marital home wearing a Gharchola on her
head and shoulders – implying she comes
with everyone’s blessings and good wishes. |
| Gharchola
is a saree, traditionally used as a head/
shoulder drape, called as Odhani/ Chunari/
Chundari. Since it is a wedding apparel, it
is usually in auspicious colours of red,maroon
and green. A variant of the popular Bandhani
saree, Gharchola is distinguishable by its
typical grid pattern. |
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