She [Meenakshi] herself was wearing a green-and-gold sari of Banaras silk, with a green choli that exposed more of her midriff than Brahmpur society was normally privileged or prepared to see. (p. 10)
A choli is short-sleeve, midriff-baring blouse usually worn with a sari.
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My glossary for Vikram Seth's novel, "A Suitable Boy"
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Page numbers refer to the 1st U.S. paperback edition published by HarperPerennial (a division HarperCollins Publishers) in 1993.
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