Sari Essay

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About the Sari: The traditional garment worn by the Indian and Sri-Lankan women is called a sari (also spelt saree). It is a long unstitched piece of cloth, usually 6 to 9 yards long that is draped in a set pattern. The way of draping a sari may differ from place to place. The way it is draped in the north may be slightly different from how it is draped in the south. The sari is usually worn with a blouse that covers the upper part of the body and underneath it is the petticoat, which helps to tuck in the pleats of the saree to hold it in place. The sari is one of the most common and oldest forms of dress. There are variety of design, drapes, fabrics, and colors to reveal a unique blending of religious and cultural influences. There are different types of saris in the market, the price will vary according to its fabric and hand work. We can divide saris into categories and can find out what types of sari will fall into what category Saris by design: traditional saree, Handloom saris, Bollywood saris, Zari saris, embroidered saris, designer saris, Fancy saris Saris by fabrics: cotton sari, silk sari, tissue sari, georgette sari, chiffon sari, crepe sari Saris by occasion: bridal saris, wedding saree, festival saris, and causal/regular wear saris, party saris. Different styles of draping sari vary from state to state. • Gujarathi Style • Marwari Style • Bengali Style • Brahmin Style ( Madisar ) • Maharashtrian Style • Tribal Style • Andhra Style The history and origin of sari seems to date way back to 3000 BC, to the period of the establishment of civilization. Evidence states that women in the Indus Valley civilization used to cover themselves with a long piece of cloth, draped like a trouser. However, the word ‘sari’ originated from the Prakrit word ‘sattika’, which is mentioned
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