A length of cloth worn by women as a loose veil or wrap to cover the head and shoulders, and by men as an upper cloth, usually as a matching set with a dhoti (waistcloth). In Punjab and Haryana, the garment is also densely embroidered in the phulkari technique and is often worn by the bride during the wedding ceremonies. Larger chadars are used as blankets or bed covers.
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ChicagoImpart Encyclopedia of Art. "Chadar." Last updated February 17, 2026. https://imp-art.org/definitions/chadar/.
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MLA"Chadar." Impart Encyclopedia of Art, Feb. 17, 2026, https://imp-art.org/definitions/chadar/.
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HarvardImpart Encyclopedia of Art (2026) Chadar. Available at: https://imp-art.org/definitions/chadar/ (Accessed: 3 March 2026).
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