The lehenga chunni cholis dress – with ensemble comprising a traditional long skirt, the choli and the dupatta -- is preferred attire for special occasions. The modern lehenga chunni collection includes bridal lehenga and Indian wedding lehngas, which come in various fabrics and innovative designs.
Even, lehenga chunni is hailed as a national dress. Indeed, from a historical standpoint, the likes of lehenga chunni then existed in the Royal Courts under the generation of the Mughal kings.
Today, lehenga chunni has become to be associated with traditional, social and family occasions like the weddings, and are even known otherwise as wedding lehengas of Bridal lehengas.
Lehenga chunni are usually done in traditional colors – in shades of red, magenta and orange, colors that invoke passion -- with traditional patterns highlighting silks, brocades and appliqués, reminiscent of the Mughal era.
In some parts of India, the lehenga chunni has even replaced the traditional sari as a wedding dress of choice. |
