Please refer to this image, this image, and dozens of other images from pre-, post-, and period Indian art. However I will say, in the interest of full disclosure, that to be perfectly true to my persona of a 13th century woman from the Southernmost regions, I shouldn't really be wearing any choli at all. Stupid modern American modesty!
You stated "It violates all historical and contemporary subcontinental principles of modesty", and I was illustrating that no, it doesn't. I was not even remotely claiming that wearing a backless choli was appropriate for a Dravidian costume, in fact, I specifically stated that it most decidedly was not. Next time I suggest that you a) read for comprehension, and b) do some research beyond what your modern Indian music instructors tell you before attacking people with your post-Mughal, post-Victorian knowledge of Indian morality and values.
I am sorry you're getting this dishonorable coward's crap in a place that should be the province of your friends' regard (or, as in my case, neighborly strangers' regard). Congratulations!
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However I will say, in the interest of full disclosure, that to be perfectly true to my persona of a 13th century woman from the Southernmost regions, I shouldn't really be wearing any choli at all. Stupid modern American modesty!
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And congrats on the Manche! Sorry to have missed congratulating you in person.
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Next time I suggest that you a) read for comprehension, and b) do some research beyond what your modern Indian music instructors tell you before attacking people with your post-Mughal, post-Victorian knowledge of Indian morality and values.
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