Exquisitely styled and intricately embroidered, Abhas, the traditional costume of the region ofKutch, has entered the world of high fashion. Abha-has been derived from aba a word commonly used in the middle eastern countries which means a top garment or a mantle. The abha based on an age-old traditional classical cut and style, is basically a kalidar kurta without a slit on the sides, with a lose flair and it hangs lower than a normal kurta. This doll's garment from Kutch, a district in Gujarat, has a history that is as colourful and exciting as the garment. In ancient times the women wore the abha embellished with beautiful tie-dye designs, zari thread embroidery that was very minute and intricate embroidery in coloured silk or cotton thread in a combination of a variety of stitches, integrating minuscule mirror discs into its elaborate and distinct pattern.
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Good for you, Nancy! Travel safe, travel smart, let the karma travel out and return to you multiplied. Could you give us a better idea of the area of India you're going to be so we can follow along?
Interesting: my word for verification is "hotsi"
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