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Originally Posted by da Sage
It's really interesting that the early tribal gals started out with the "choli", the Indian name for an Indian everyday garment, even though similar short bodice tops have been worn by Middle-Eastern bellydancers as stagewear before. But it's not a sexy, revealing top - it's a CHOLI!  |
The FCBD choli is based on the Indian garment. Carolena Nericcio has done her homework and studied the roots and construction of ethnic garments. I recommend Vol. 2 from the FCBD video series, where she talks about this.