sari

graceful

Elegant in movement

• sophisticatedWorldly and cultured
• refinedPurified or cultured
• luxuriousMarked by costly elegance

opulent · exquisite · sumptuous · flowing · drape · silhouette · timeless · regal · majestic · feminine

silk

Fine woven insect fiber

• cottonPlant fiber for textiles
• chiffonDelicate transparent textile
• georgetteSheer, crinkled dress fabric

crepe · organza · muslin · brocade · handloom · weaving · loom · warp · weft · thread

pleats

Doubled-over fabric folds

• petticoatUndergarment beneath skirts
• tuckingPushing snugly beneath
• pinningFastening with pointed fasteners

shoulder · waist · ankle-length · flowing · cascading · wrap · fold · border · fall

choli

Fitted top under sari

• backlessLacking rear coverage
• halterAnimal restraint rope
• sleeveGarment's arm portion

neckline · embroidered · matching · contrast · fitted · tailored · hooks · sweetheart · collar · stitching

embroidery

Decorative stitching on fabric

• sequinsSmall reflective fabric ornaments
• beadworkStrung ornament craft
• threadworkOrnamental fabric from fibers

gold · silver · border · motifs · paisley · floral · peacock · appliqué · stonework

India

South Asian republic

• BollywoodIndian film industry
• DiwaliHindu festival of lights
• HoliSpring festival of colors

Tamil · Bengali · Marathi · Hindi · Sanskrit · Gujarati · Punjabi · Kolkata · Mumbai · Chennai

wedding

Marriage rite and feast

• bridalOf wedding ceremonies
• ritualCeremonial set of actions
• auspiciousIndicating future success

temple · puja · blessings · sacred · mantras · offerings · trousseau · reception · engagement · anniversary

sarong

Wraparound waist garment

• dhotiWrapped lower-body garment
• lungiWraparound lower garment
• togaAncient draped garment

wrapper · pareo · chiton

• traditional clothingkimono, hanbok, dashiki, kilt, tunic
• South AsianIndian, Pakistani, Bengali, Bangladeshi, Hindi
• Asian clothingkimono, cheongsam, hanbok, kurta, qipao
• costume folklorefolk dress, ethnic costumes, ritual dress, festival costumes, national dress
• Desi Wordsdesi, namaste, salaam, bhai, beta
• draped garmentstoga, chiton, stola, pallium, tunic