Glossary

Blouse : A blouse is a fitted upper garment or a top worn with a saree lehenga. It is often called choli.

Petticoat : A Peticoat is an under skirt usually worn under a saree. It not only helps to tuck the saree in from waist but also provides for a better fall. It is usually matching the same color as saree.

Pallu : Pallu is main end of saree which is kept hanging loose or pinned over the shoulder. It is supposed to be the most important part of a saree.

Fall : Fall is a border lining usually in cotton or polyster. It not only protects the saree from bottom but also provides a better fall to saree. It is approximately 2 mts. Long and put on the lower end of skirt part of a saree.

Pico : Pico or edging is usually done to finish the edge of saree to avoid fringing. It gives the edge a clean & finished look.

Pre stitched saree with peticoat : A saree may be pre stitched on request of customer. A pre stitch saree is very easy to wear. It is like a wrap around. It may come with an attatched petticoat.

Tassels : Tassels are decorative hangings used to enhance the beauty of saree or a lehenga. It may be put on the egdes of a saree or draw strings of a lehenga. It may also be used on blouses. They are designed matching with the garment.