Comments on: The Panetar – Gujarati Bridal Lengha

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By: Preeti

Preeti — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 15:22:49 +0000

Hi Grishma - It's definitely possible to cover your head and have a front facing pleat with just one dupatta/chunni.

The key is that the dupatta is not very heavy fabric. You also don't want a dupatta that has a lot of embroidery but on net or thin material because the weight will pull down on your head.

To wear just one dupatta do this:

1. Fold the pleats and pin on the shoulder (the Gujarati way of wearing saris/lenghas).

2. On your back, you have the long length of dupatta. Starting from the pinning of the pleats on the shoulder, hold the dupatta and leave a few inches (I'd say 6-7) of leeway. Then place the dupatta over your head. You leave this leeway because you do want to turn your head.

3. Now with the remaining dupatta, you can let the fabric loose drop behind you or you can pin it.

Here's a photo. The chenia choli is very simple but you get the idea.

By: Grishma

Grishma — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 19:07:29 +0000

If you only have one dupatta how can you have it over your head and over your side? I am Gujarati but I’m having a Sikh ceremony and I have to cover my head.

By: Preeti

Preeti — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 08:27:56 +0000

Hi Pooja – Try Aso Palav for starters. They have a very nice collection of traditional Gujarati clothes.

By: Pooja Pandya

Pooja Pandya — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 03:09:23 +0000

Hi…!!In Ahmedabad where I can get beautiful panetar collection??My merriage is in this year…

By: Hiral Parekh

Hiral Parekh — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 03:28:27 +0000

Thanks for the suggestions Preeti! My mom will be going to Mumbai so hopefully she can look for me there.

By: Preeti

Preeti — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 21:59:43 +0000

Hi Hiral,

Congrats on upcoming wedding! To be honest, I do not know a place in California to buy stylish panetars.

In Mumbai, you can try out a few shops: Dadar Emporium in Dadar (most of the employees are Guju), Friendship Saris in Santa Cruz, Paneri in Dadar, Seasons (located all over the city).

There’s also a store called Aso Palav in Ahmedabad and is a great option for traditional Gujarati clothes.

By: Hiral Parekh

Hiral Parekh — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 01:02:40 +0000

The bridal outfits above are beautiful. I am getting married this year. Any recommendations on where to find these panetars online, in Mumbai, or at stores in California where I live? I really like the look in the first photo and third photo. Thanks for posting on this topic!

Hiral

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Tue, 28 Dec 2010 05:17:21 +0000

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By: Make Way for Indian Bridal Week » The Big Fat Indian Wedding

Make Way for Indian Bridal Week » The Big Fat Indian Wedding — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 22:31:21 +0000

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