Last Updated on: 09-Jan-2024 (6 months, 18 days ago)
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A kind of skirt. Worn generally in combination with an odhani, which is tucked into it at the waist. Possibly derived from Sanskrit lanka, standing for the waist, and anga or limbs.
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Urena
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