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What is "Kapadu" - Definition & Explanation
Last Updated on: 29-Jun-2024 (2 months, 12 days ago)
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Kapadu
Cloth used to cover the breasts. In Rajasthan and Gujarat a simple choli-blouse is sometimes referred to by this name.

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