Varieties of Saris

by Jyotsna Kamat

First Online: April 28,2005
Last Updated: December 20,2007

In spite of its long length (five to six yards), the unsown drapery of sari is not cumbersome to working women. They can carry head-load, waist-load (child) and walk with ease. The pallu covers the head. One can walk fast and faster with transparent sari, the wind being naughty at times.

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Sari of a Bharatanatyam Artist

Women of affluent class can fasten a golden belt and matching jewelry to keep the folds and pleats in tact. Whereas a poor woman though devoid of blouse is cautious enough to cover her feminine part securely . With both hands free she can work day-long in the fields.

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Half-Saris Allow for Free Movements of Limbs

Sari worn like breeches, makes movement easy . In ancient times women fought battles riding horses, by folding and fastening the sari in this breech-like fashion.

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Saris Wrapped as Trousers

These days sewn saris are in vogue which help youngsters to flaunt this typical Indian dress on special occasions  with complete ease and allowing care-free times.

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Draping Style of Gramokkal Women
By tracing the border, one can learn the way the saree is wrapped

See Also:

• The Story of the Saree