In modern usage, a short kurta is referred to as the kurti, which is the attire of females. However, traditionally, the term kurti refers to waist coats, [1] jackets and blouses [2] which sit above the waist without side slits, and are believed to have descended from the tunic of the Shunga period (2nd century B.C.). [3] The kurti is distinguished from the choli by the latter leaving the midriff exposed. The Kurti can be a unisex garment, in the same way the Kurta can be a unisex garment. The main difference generally is that the Kurti Top is much longer, whereas the Kurta is a bit shorter. [4] " Usually the Kurti was longer than male's Kurta, for sometimes it reached down [past] the knees. (Raghoo 1984:3) * She use to wear long dress and kurtee and tie a handkerchief on her head. (Deen 1994:167). " It is a typical dressing pattern of Indians especially the northern regions. The tre...
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