''Shaluka'' (an under jacket ) was a ladies' garment, a sleeveless tunic with a hip-length worn over a short, tight
bodice called a ''kanchli'' or ''angiya.'' It was a part of the court costume of orient culture. The shape was like a half-sleeve kurta or tunic (similar to a
waistcoat), reaching up to mid-thigh that could be worn under other garments.
Style
Women wore Shaluka under the ''
peshwaj
''Peshwaj'' (''peshwaz'', ''paswaj'', ''tilluck'', dress) was a ladies outfit similar to a gown or jama coat with front open, tied around the waist, having full sleeves, and the length was full neck to heels. Peshwaj was one of the magnificent cos ...
'' (the long gowns) over the bodice and the whole outfit would be topped by a large, light, rectangular
veil
A veil is an article of clothing or hanging cloth that is intended to cover some part of the head or face, or an object of some significance. Veiling has a long history in European, Asian, and African societies. The practice has been prominent ...
or
shawl called an ''odhni''. It was worn in place of the bodice, with buttons in front. Buttons were added later after the European influence on the native costumes.
See also
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Camisole
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Chemise
A chemise or shift is a classic smock, or a modern type of women's undergarment or dress. Historically, a chemise was a simple garment worn next to the skin to protect clothing from sweat and body oils, the precursor to the modern shirts commonl ...
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Smock-frock
A smock-frock or smock is an outer clothing, garment traditionally worn by rural workers, especially shepherds and wagon, waggoners, in parts of England and Wales throughout the 18th century. Today, the word smock refers to a loose overgarment wor ...
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Women's clothing
Tops (clothing)
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