| ORIGIN AND HISTORY OF SARI |
Saree is a worn by the women's of india . This is taken as symbol of feminine, culture
and ethics in india.
The word 'sari' word is derived from the sanskrit word 'sati'. Sati, as you know, means a
strip of cloth. This sound first evolved into 'sadi' and then into 'sari'
Some versions of the history of Indian clothing trace the sari back to the Indus valley
civilization, which flourished in 2800-1800 BCE. One ancient statue shows a man in a
draped robe which some sari researchers believe to be a precursor of the sari.
Ancient Tamil poetry, such as the Silappadhikaram and the Kadambari by Banabhatta, describes women
in exquisite drapery. This drapery is believed to be a sari. In the Natya Shastra (an ancient Indian treatise
describing ancient dance and costumes), the navel of the Supreme Being is considered to be the source
of life and creativity. Hence the stomach of the dancer is to be left unconcealed, which some take to
indicate the wearing of a sari.
In some states of southern India, the nine-yard long saree is worn. A saree, as you must be knowing, can be
draped in numerous styles. The blouse, which covers the upper part of the body can be long or short
depending on where you are wearing it.
Many old sculptures show a variety of different sari draping styles worn by men and women. Some
costume historians believe that the men's dhoti, which is the oldest Indian draped garment, is the
forerunner of the sari.
It is generally accepted that wrapped sari-like garments, shawls, and veils have been worn by Indian
women for a long time, and that they have been worn in their current form for hundreds of years.
The origin of the blouse and the petticoat is still doubtful. As it was a tradition in India to use only one
unstitched cloth to cover the body, it is believed that ancient women did not wear blouses and left the
upper part of their bodies uncovered. Some other say that they did wear breast bands to cover their
upper body. It is still unknown how blouses and petticoat originated, although it is largely believed that it
was only after the arrival of the British that Indian women started wearing blouse and petticoat.
and ethics in india.
The word 'sari' word is derived from the sanskrit word 'sati'. Sati, as you know, means a
strip of cloth. This sound first evolved into 'sadi' and then into 'sari'
Some versions of the history of Indian clothing trace the sari back to the Indus valley
civilization, which flourished in 2800-1800 BCE. One ancient statue shows a man in a
draped robe which some sari researchers believe to be a precursor of the sari.
Ancient Tamil poetry, such as the Silappadhikaram and the Kadambari by Banabhatta, describes women
in exquisite drapery. This drapery is believed to be a sari. In the Natya Shastra (an ancient Indian treatise
describing ancient dance and costumes), the navel of the Supreme Being is considered to be the source
of life and creativity. Hence the stomach of the dancer is to be left unconcealed, which some take to
indicate the wearing of a sari.
In some states of southern India, the nine-yard long saree is worn. A saree, as you must be knowing, can be
draped in numerous styles. The blouse, which covers the upper part of the body can be long or short
depending on where you are wearing it.
Many old sculptures show a variety of different sari draping styles worn by men and women. Some
costume historians believe that the men's dhoti, which is the oldest Indian draped garment, is the
forerunner of the sari.
It is generally accepted that wrapped sari-like garments, shawls, and veils have been worn by Indian
women for a long time, and that they have been worn in their current form for hundreds of years.
The origin of the blouse and the petticoat is still doubtful. As it was a tradition in India to use only one
unstitched cloth to cover the body, it is believed that ancient women did not wear blouses and left the
upper part of their bodies uncovered. Some other say that they did wear breast bands to cover their
upper body. It is still unknown how blouses and petticoat originated, although it is largely believed that it
was only after the arrival of the British that Indian women started wearing blouse and petticoat.
| STYLES OF SAREE WEARING |
| Bengali type |
| Gujrati type |
| Assam type |
| Madras type |
| Kerala type |
| Maharastrian type |
| HOW TO WEAR A SARI |
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| FEW TIPS ON DRAPING A SARI |
- In office Pinup your Saree, this looks smart and is manageable too.
- For an outing or a function, just pinup the tip of the saree and let the rest fall on your hand. This
gives a very graceful look. But of course the Saree should have a good fall. - Cotton, Tissue or any starched Sarees should be ironed properly and at the time of draping, the
pleats should be done with your hands pressing and shaping it properly. - Put the pin on the back shoulder as this keeps the saree intact and does not show the pin too.
- Don’t wear a very flared petticoat inside.
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| Cotton Sarees Names |
- Chettinadu
- Negamam Cotton
- Poly Cotton
- Kanchi Cotton
- Coimbatore Cotton
- Silk Cotton
- Venkatagiri
- Bengal Cotton
- Hyderabad Cotton
- Chicken Work
- Chanderi
- Raw Cotton
- Gadwal
- Mangala giri
- Orissa Cotton
- Pochampalli
- Pune Cotton
- Tussar Cotton
- Tissue Cotton
- Rasipuram
- Karishma
- Madurai (Sungidi)
- Chirala
| Silk Sarees Names |
- Mysore Silk
- Printed Silk
- Benaras Silk
- Pure Silk
- Silk Cotton
- Italian Silk Printed
- Pochampalli Silk
| BUYING SAREES TIPS |
- Women on heavier side should buy sarees (saris) in Georgette, Chiffon or Chignon. Heavy Mysore Silk
sarees (saris) look beautiful and one tends to look slimmer. - Shorter women should buy sarees with small borders or no borders. They should definitely avoid big
borders as big borders make one look shorter. - Thin women should buy Organza, Cotton, Tissue and Tussar Sarees. These Sarees (saris) gives a fuller
effect. - In printed Sarees, avoid big prints, as it gives a gaudy and a huge look. Delicate print on a Saree,
gives a delicate look. - Dark skin color women should generally buy dark colours like maroon, green, dark pink etc.
| TIPS TO PRESERVE SAREES |
Here are a few vital tips to preserve and maintain your most beautiful and exclusive sarees.
KORAS ORGANZAS AND CHANDERIS: In textiles the term 'Kora' means unbleached and the word organza is
derived from organzine' meaning unboiled silk. Generally organaza's are blended with cotton & organzine
and Kora's have only organzine. Ideally they should be rolled around tall wooden sticks wrapped in mul
mul and storing them flat beneath a stack of heavy sarees, From time to time refold them to avoid tears
appearing along the creases. Never hang your koras & Organzas in hangers fro a long time. It is always
advisable to keep a Kora saree, wrapped in mul mul, in an individual box. Also give your Koras and
organzas to a good dry cleaner only.
TISSUE SAREE: Should be treated like an organza. It is always advisable to get your expensive tissues
washed from Banarsi karigars. A normal dry cleaning can put crinkles in your tissues, whereas they wash
them on long tables, tissues will not get crinkles, You can always ask the saree shop concerned to get your
tissues washed.
CHIFFON SAREES: Need more care than most other sarees. Whether or not to roller dry (charak)
Chiffons/georgattes depends on the individuals taste. A hard roller-ironing removes the natural crinkle in
expensive diamond chiffons. But often ordinary chiffons have no crinkles, so roller-ironing is a must to
provide an artificial crinkle.It is always advisable not to put saree-pins with your sarees- especially chiffons.
Chiffons shouldn't be wore tightly as the cloth is very delicate. chiffons and Georgettes with heavy
embroidery or borders shouldn't be' hanged. With span of time the weight of the zari itself could tear the
saree.
COTTON SAREES: Can be washed at home or at a laundry depending on how much you have paid for
them, how often you wear them and how passionately you feel attached to them, it is always advisable
to get your fancy cottons or cottons with zari dry cleaned. Colours like turquoise blue, shocking pink and
black almost and always bleed and require special precautions when washed at home. Starch often kills
a cotton sari's longevity but then the beauty of a cotton saree lies in its crisp look.
GENERAL SUGGESTIONS: Keep your expensive sarees covered with white mul mul in the darkest part of
cupboard to prevent discoloration. Some colours like moves and turquoise tend to fade by more
exposure. While ironing your expensive sarees at home, do not put water, Water may cause
discolorations, specially in short colours as it has two colours. (In a short colour saree warp has a different
colour and weft has a different colour. Direct water may cause discoloration as warp colour me on weft
colour.) Avoid buy- sarees with lurex as they may cause rashes on the body
KORAS ORGANZAS AND CHANDERIS: In textiles the term 'Kora' means unbleached and the word organza is
derived from organzine' meaning unboiled silk. Generally organaza's are blended with cotton & organzine
and Kora's have only organzine. Ideally they should be rolled around tall wooden sticks wrapped in mul
mul and storing them flat beneath a stack of heavy sarees, From time to time refold them to avoid tears
appearing along the creases. Never hang your koras & Organzas in hangers fro a long time. It is always
advisable to keep a Kora saree, wrapped in mul mul, in an individual box. Also give your Koras and
organzas to a good dry cleaner only.
TISSUE SAREE: Should be treated like an organza. It is always advisable to get your expensive tissues
washed from Banarsi karigars. A normal dry cleaning can put crinkles in your tissues, whereas they wash
them on long tables, tissues will not get crinkles, You can always ask the saree shop concerned to get your
tissues washed.
CHIFFON SAREES: Need more care than most other sarees. Whether or not to roller dry (charak)
Chiffons/georgattes depends on the individuals taste. A hard roller-ironing removes the natural crinkle in
expensive diamond chiffons. But often ordinary chiffons have no crinkles, so roller-ironing is a must to
provide an artificial crinkle.It is always advisable not to put saree-pins with your sarees- especially chiffons.
Chiffons shouldn't be wore tightly as the cloth is very delicate. chiffons and Georgettes with heavy
embroidery or borders shouldn't be' hanged. With span of time the weight of the zari itself could tear the
saree.
COTTON SAREES: Can be washed at home or at a laundry depending on how much you have paid for
them, how often you wear them and how passionately you feel attached to them, it is always advisable
to get your fancy cottons or cottons with zari dry cleaned. Colours like turquoise blue, shocking pink and
black almost and always bleed and require special precautions when washed at home. Starch often kills
a cotton sari's longevity but then the beauty of a cotton saree lies in its crisp look.
GENERAL SUGGESTIONS: Keep your expensive sarees covered with white mul mul in the darkest part of
cupboard to prevent discoloration. Some colours like moves and turquoise tend to fade by more
exposure. While ironing your expensive sarees at home, do not put water, Water may cause
discolorations, specially in short colours as it has two colours. (In a short colour saree warp has a different
colour and weft has a different colour. Direct water may cause discoloration as warp colour me on weft
colour.) Avoid buy- sarees with lurex as they may cause rashes on the body
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