One of the most sensuous of attire- the saree adorns a woman to become modest and attractive in it. It is not cumbersome but a great antique that suits to any occasion. The great Indian women in different spheres of life, the rich and the poor admire and appreciate the style and strength of the sari.
Saree origins are obscure, in part because there are so few historical records in India. Yet, we know that Indians were wearing unsewn lengths of cloth draped around their bodies long before tailored cloths arrived.
One of the earliest depictions of a Saree-like drape covering the entire body dates back to 100 B.C. A North-Indian Terracotta depicts a woman wearing a Saree wound tightly around her entire body in the trouser style.
Saree rectangular piece of unstitched fabric which is draped in a very fascinating manner. The length of this fabric is 6 yards (5 meters) long. This is one piece of clothing which fits all.. fat or thin short or tall!!!
The traditional 6 yard saree allows for generous pleating, and draping around the body and over the shoulders almost Grecian in style. The loose end of the fabric, which is thrown over the left shoulder, is known as ‘Pallu’.
Pallu usually has extensive design or embroidery woven into it. There is a petticoat , or a slip, which is worn under the saree which holds the saree in place. Along with the saree is a blouse, which unattached to it. The blouse is a tight fitting item of clothing, and adds a fashion statement to the sari. The sleeve length of the blouse is dictated by the hottest Indian film stars. The sleeve length travels from full sleeves to half sleeves to sleeveless over a period of time. Sari is very flattering to all shapes and sizes and forgiving of the various flaws. It can ingeniously conceal the extra
A charming folktale explains...
"The Saree, it is said, was born on the loom of a fanciful weaver. He dreamt of Woman. The shimmer of her tears. The drape of her tumbling hair. The colors of her many moods. The softness of her touch. All these he wove together. He couldn't stop. He wove for many yards. And when he was done, the story goes, he sat back and smiled and smiled and smiled."
