A short fitted blouse worn under a sari in South Asian fashion, typically revealing the midriff.
From Sanskrit and Hindi origins, this garment has been worn in South Asia for centuries. The word entered English through British contact with India during colonial times.
The choli is a perfect example of how clothes tell cultural stories—the specific way it's worn, its length, and its decorations reflect the wearer's region, marital status, and social position in South Asian societies!
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