7 PIECE INDIAN, MUJRA, BOLLYWOOD, BELLYDANCE COSTUME

For many years I performed as a bellydancer and Indian dancer.  I made most of my costumes with the intent of being unique.  I sought out unique jewels and trims to make my costumes rich looking.  With many theme parties to perform at, I was always trying to reinvent myself to bring something new to my audience.  This costume has many parts so one can change it up to perform Mujra, Bollywood, or Bolly-Bellydance style dances.  (For Bolly-Bellydance style, just use a matching bellydance belt- I used to use my red-jeweled bellydance belt, which went perfectly with the bollywood style lehenga & choli pictured above).

7 PIECES:  DECORATED BOLLYWOOD TOP, DECORATED MUJRA VEST, PLAIN MUJRA-STYLE SILK UNDER-BLOUSE, SKIRT (LEHENGA), INDIAN PANTALOONS, 2 VEILS (DUPATA'S)- RED, WHITE & GOLD. 

NOTE*-- THE 2 JEWELRY ITEMS IN PHOTOS ARE EXTRA.  THESE ARE:  
--BEJEWELED INDIAN BELT ($150) WITH ADDED RED JEWEL EDGES THAT FRAME THE RED & CRYSTAL METAL BELT.   ADDITIONALLY, THIS IS MOUNTED ON A GOLD ELASTICIZED BAND FOR COMFORT AND EASE OF USE.
--CHOKER NECKLACE ($100)  PEARL AND RUBY SIMULATED JEWELS ON A GOLD CHOKER-  MADE BY THE FAMOUS DESIGNER ROBERT LEVEY (ORIGINAL BY ROBERT).
--BUY BOTH FOR $200!!

FOR BOLLYWOOD STYLE-  USE:
--ivory lace top (choli) with red jewels and applicaes
--ivory crepe skirt (lehenga) with scalloped hem with sequins and gold trim
-- red (or gold/white) veil (dupatta)

FOR MUJRA STYLE (see below for definition)- USE:
--ivory crepe skirt (lehenga) with scalloped hem, trimmed with sequins and gold.
--ivory sequined vest edged with red jewels (base made by an Indian tailor and I decorated)
--tight fitting ivory silk top (made by an Indian tailor)
--ivory chiffon pantaloons with gold sequined trim (this are not as tight as the usual Indian style, so are more comfortable to get on and off)
-- red (or gold/white) veil (dupatta)
(Belt and necklace are extra)

FOR BELLYDANCE STYLE- USE:
--ivory crepe skirt (lehenga) with scalloped hem trimmed with red sequins and gold.
-- red (or gold/white) veil (dupatta)
(bellydance style bra and belt, OR CHOLI and bellydance belt would be used-- I have used this way with my red belt, so I could do bollywood dances and bellydances in the same set if there was no time to change costumes)

A BIT ABOUT WHAT IS MUJRA (from Wikipedia)
Mujra is a form of dance originated by tawaif (courtesans) during the Mughal era which incorporated elements of the native classical Kathak dance onto music such as thumris and ghazals or poems of those from other Mughal cultures such as Bahadur Shah Zafar.[1] Mujra was traditionally performed at mehfils and in special houses called kothas. During Mughal rule in the subcontinent, in places such as Jaipur, the tradition of performing mujra was a family art and often passed down from mother to daughter amongst Muslim practitioners. The profession was a cross between art and exotic dance, with the performers often serving as courtesans amongst Mughal royalty or wealthy patrons.

MEASUREMENTS:

SKIRT (LEHENGA)- 4 HALF-CIRCLE PANELS THAT ARE SCALLOPED
waist to shortest part of scallop- 24"
waist to longest part of scallop- 29.5"
elasticized waist- form 34"- 48"

DECORATED BOLLYWOOD TOP (CHOLI)- note* THIS LACE NET IS STRETCHY
across bust- 17-18"
across shoulders at back- 16.5"
down middle of back- 17"
down middle of front- 11" (when lace trim is added becomes 15.5", when fringe is added-another 3") SO TOTAL FRONT IS: 18.5"
waist- 30"

PANTALOONS
elasticized waist- 23-37"
hips- 45"
crotch to waist- back- 11.5"
crotch to waist- front- 11.25"
total length down side- 39"
inner seam (crotch to hem)- 30"

DECORATED IVORY SEQUINED MUJRA STYLE VEST WITH RED APPLICAES AND JEWELS:
note ** this style vest fits underneath the bust
down middle of back- 14"
across shoulders- 13.5"
across back from armpit to armpit- 18.5"
across front from armpit to armpit- 18.5"
waist- 27"

IVORY SILK MUJRA STYLE SHIRT
length down middle back- 18"
length down middle front- 20"
across back shoulder to shoulder- 16.5"
sleeves- approx 22"
around waist- 32"
around bottom edge- 36"
BUST:
bust- front seam to seam- 17.75"
across back (at bust level)- 20"
total circumference around bust- 37.75"

RED ORGANZA VEIL WITH EMBROIDERED LEAVES- (DUPATTA)
83" BY 57.5"

WHITE NET VEIL (DUPATTA) WITH GOLD METALLIC DESIGNS (not pictured)
116" BY 55"

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