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choli (
Hindi Nepali: चोली, , ,
ravike Tamil: ரவிக்கை,
Telugu: రవికె(ravike), although choli is the preferred word
Telugu Kannada: ರವಿಕೆ) is a
midriff-baring
blouse or upper garment in the Indian
sari costume worn in
India, southern
Nepal,
Pakistan,
Sri Lanka,
Bangladesh, and other countries where the
sari is worn. It is also part of the
ghagra choli costume of India. The choli is cut to fit tightly to the body and has short sleeves and a low neck. The choli is usually cropped, allowing exposure of the
midriff and the
navel.