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Blouse Styles & Silhouettes
The garments themselves — the blouse and choli, the bodice and camisole, crop tops and tunics, and the shirts, kurtas, and draped tops the blouse descends from.
11 entriesFabrics & Materials
What a blouse is cut from — silk and cotton, brocade and velvet, the sheer drape of chiffon, georgette, and organza, and handloom cloths like khadi, muslin, and jamdani.
12 entriesIndian & Ethnic Fashion
The wardrobe a blouse belongs to — the sari and lehenga, salwar kameez and Anarkali, the dupatta, and regional weaves from Kanchipuram, Paithan, Assam, and Kerala.
12 entriesCraft & Embellishment
The handwork that dresses the cloth — embroidery and zardozi, chikankari and kantha, phulkari and mirror work, and the beads, sequins, and appliqué that finish a blouse.
12 entries