A youthful bride dressed in a silken ensemble with Zari and Gota work and adorned with the gold jewelry of her mother walks from her home to the house of her husband.
Her gorgeousness knows no bounds as she gracefully takes the end of her bridal scarf in her hand and wipes a tear.
The silk threads of the Gharchola (ghar- home, Chola- cloth) scarf absorb her bittersweet emotions and keep them safe with the warmth of her mother and grandmother who wore the Gharchola before her.
A moving piece of clothing from the vibrant lands of Gujarat and Rajasthan, Gharchola is what makes the trousseau of a young newlywed complete.
The silk Ghar Chola you see here comes in three auspicious shades- pink, green and yellow, all of them fitting to be worn by a bride on her big day. The silk body of the Gharchola is covered with the dot (Bindu) pattern of Bandhani (tie-dye) or Bandhej, another popular style of Indian women’s wear from Gujrat and Rajasthan.
The border of the Gharchola is a bustling floral vine in a golden shade, complemented by two large paisley motifs and a circular flower design. The colorful Gharchola and the range of styles possible with it are unending and it can be fashionably paired up with your Kurtas, sarees, and lehngas to create uniquely Indian fashion statements.
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