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Thursday, October 22, 2009


The Sari



Indian Sari

This 6 - 9 yard long cloth is used by Indian race to draped around themselves. The material of the Sari had changed over the years, from silk and cotton to lighter materials like nylon. Using lighter material enables wearer to enjoy a lighter fit, need not iron and it is easy to maintain. However, one thing that is left unchanged is the sophisticated embroidery and colours of the Sari. The cloths not only creates a personal style for wearer using the vibrant colours, it also maintains the Indian culture.



A blouse ad petticoat that is draped by the Sari cloth. The method of draping the Sari varies with the Indian religious form immigrants. While there are traditional ways of draping, most people now are influenced by fashion trends as different styles of draping the Sari demonstrated in the media.





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