Gharara
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A gharara is a traditional garment, worn primarily by Muslim women in Pakistan and India. It consists of a kurti (a short, mid-thigh length tunic), a dupatta (veil), and most importantly, a pair of wide-legged pants, ruched at the knee so they flare out dramatically. The knee area, called the goat in Urdu, is often elaborately embroidered in zari and zardozi work. Each leg of a traditional gharara [SeeFarshi Pajama] is made from over 12 meters of fabric, [1] often silk brocade.
Ghararas originated in the city of Lucknow during the era of the Nawabs. During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, it was considered everyday attire among women of the North Indian Muslim upper classes. Over time, they gradually fell out of favor, and were replaced by more practical sarees and shalvar qameezes. They are however, still very popular as wedding attire among Muslim brides in India and Pakistan.
