Fan

English

The pleated front panel that opens out in aramandi

CostumeBharatanatyam

Meaning

The fan is the band of pleats at the front of the Bharatanatyam costume, stitched at the waist and falling between the legs. When the dancer sinks into aramandi or muzhumandi the pleats open out like a fan, so the stance reads clearly from the audience. It is used in both the pyjama and the saree style of costume.

Also written: pleated fan, costume fan, fan pleats, front pleats, visiri

Sources

Related words

Oddiyanamஒட்டியாணம்The ornamental waist belt Muzhumandiமுழுமண்டிThe full-seated position, knees wide and heels raised Aramandiஅரைமண்டிThe half-sitting stance that defines Bharatanatyam's line.Salangai Poojaசலங்கை பூஜைThe ceremony at which a student first receives ankle bells.Salangaiசலங்கைThe ankle bells that make the footwork audible.Chuttiചുട്ടിThe built-up white frame around a Kathakali actor's face.

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