Koli is an occupational social group traditionally engaged in weaving. The community members mostly reside in Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh and the coastal region of Maharashtra. Kolis brides can speak Marathi, Rajasthani, Gujarati, Hindi and English. A Gujarati Koli bride has many sub-castes like Mangela Kolis, Mahadeo Kolis, Vaity Kolis, Koli Christians and Suryawanshi Kolis. The brides prefer traditional wedding attire, which is usually sari or lehenga