
Lehenga

The lehenga, lehnga or langa (also known as a "ghagra" or "gagra", "chaniya", "pavadai", or "lacha") is a form of ankle-length skirt from the Indian subcontinent. Different patterns and styles of traditional embroidery are used to decorate the "lehenga". "Gota patti" embroidery is often used for festivals and weddings. The "lehenga" is sometimes worn as the lower portion of a "gagra choli" or "langa voni". 
Variations.
Ghagri.
The "ghagri" is a six-foot-long narrow skirt, the same length as the original "antariya". This style of "lehenga" is still used today, and is worn by Jain nuns in India.
A-line.
The A-line "lehenga" has an A-line skirt and hem and is named for its shape, which resembles the capital letter "A." The skirt is tighter at the waist and flares out at the bottom. 
Flared.
A flared or circular "lehenga" has a round skirt which can be pleated or layered for volume. 
Double-flared.
A double-flared "lehenga" is a type of multi-layered can-can skirt with a dramatic flare and extra volume. 
Mermaid.
A mermaid "lehenga", also known as a fishtail or trumpet, resembles the tail of a fish. This style is fitted from the waist to the knees, then flares over the calves. 
Paneled.
A paneled "lehenga" has several horizontal panels of fabric stitched together to create a flare, resulting in a fuller skirt. The horizontal panels can be of the same or varying sizes and shapes.
Sharara.
A sharara "lehenga" is also known as a "pavadai", "langa davani", "langa voni", or half "saree". It features large, voluminous pants called "palazzos". In Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka it is part of the "langa voni". It is typically worn in South India with a "dupatta" wrapped around the waist and draped across the shoulder like a "sari".
Straight.
A straight "lehenga" has a straight silhouette without any pleats or layers, sometimes with a side slit for easy movement. This style is worn on special occasions.
Trail.
A trail "lehenga" has an extra portion of fabric attached to the back of the skirt to create a train.