A large rectangular piece of cloth worn as an outer garment or shawl, especially by South Asian women as a head covering or wrap.
From Hindi and Urdu 'चादर' (chādar), literally meaning 'sheet' or 'cloth.' Entered English through colonial contact with India during the 18th-19th centuries.
The chuddar has been a practical garment for centuries—it's versatile enough to function as a shawl, head covering, baby carrier, or room divider, making it one of the most multi-purpose pieces of clothing ever invented.
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