Angarkha or Angi, refers to the most common upper body garment with a usual asymmetrical opening in the chest area reaching down to
the knees, knotted or secured traditionally by strings worn by men in the Indian subcontinent, especially before the introduction of the 'Kurta'. Its various forms exist mostly throughout Northern South Asia. Angarkha was predominant in various parts of the Indian subcontinent, but while the basic cut remained the same, the style and length varied from region to region.[1] Angarakhas are of the waist-length and knee-length reaching below the knees, both of which can be flared so to appear as either a waist or knee-length frock.
In the 21st century, modern and simpler designs are usually a casual or semi-casual upper garment for both the genders. The Achkan and Sherwani are the descendants of Angarkha.
Jama (Gujarat), which has an asymmetric opening with the skirt flaring out to around the hips. However, some styles fall to below the knees.[3][4]
Kediyu (Gujarat), it is a long sleeved upper garment, pleated at the chest and reaching to the waist. Some designs, however, flare out to the knees. The prints on the kediyu include bandhani designs which are local to Gujarat and Rajasthan.[5][6] Some designs, however, flare out to the knees. The prints on the kediyu include bandhani designs which are local to Gujarat and Rajasthan.[7]
Bandia (Rajasthan), worn above the waist and fastened with tapes either over the chest or on the shoulder, with long arms and narrow sleeves. The prints on the Rajasthani garments include sanganer prints which are of local origin.[8][9][10][11]
Mirjai (Bihar), is a modified form of the flowing robe (known as the jama) fastened on the right. The Mirjai is an under jacket with long loose sleeves and open cuffs.[12] fastened on the right.[13][14]
Kamari (Gujarat and Rajathan)
Anga or Peshwaj, the female version of which flowed to the ankles and male version to the knees; it is fastened with a flap to the side and is worn with a front opening kurta. A commonality in Punjab, Haryana and Himachal.[15] it is a loose tunic[16] that falls to below the knees,[17] is fastened with a flap to the side and is worn with a front opening kurta.[18][19][20] and peshwaj)[21]
Chamba (Himachal), is sewn tight at the torso, but below the waist it has an open fall like the modern skirt. It is tied at the waist with a sash.[22]
Another upper garment worn in Gujarat is the jhabbho which is a long robe.[24] The jhabho is also called the abho which is also worn by women of Rajasthan. The garment is loose, with short, wide sleeves, open at the neck, loose-fitting on the upper part and very flared at the skirt. The abho is often decorated in embroidery and mirror work.[25]
Saluka
A short sleeve cotton shirt, without a collar,[26] to the waist (called saluka[27] or ganji)[28] is traditionally worn in Uttar Pradesh.[29] The saluka is also traditionally worn in Madhya Pradesh.[30]
Cholo
The female Sindhi cholo[31][32] is loose fitting,[33] and is made in a variety of ways, including the traditional method of the cholo opening at the front to the waist,[34][35] with very wide sleeves.[36] The traditional cholo can reach down to the ankles.[37]
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