The sari is a traditional garment worn by most Indian women. Although at present there is a lot of western influence in the way people dress. Today, sari comprises over 30 of total textile production in India. Apart from large textile mills, the number of sari-manufacturing centers are in hundreds and so the there are innumerable types of fabrics, weaving techniques, methods of dying, printing or embellishing, designing patterns, kind of motifs, color scheme etc. can be found There is something about the sari that makes a woman look dignified, charming and every bit stylish. Over the years, the sari has evolved into a fashion statement, which most fashion designers glorify the look and feel of this traditional garment. In this article an overview of traditional saris that are found in India have been described in brief
Traditional saree
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Indian saree
History of Saris
The origins of saris are obscure, in part because there are very few historical records in India. Yet, we know that Indians were wearing saris draped around their bodies long before tailored cloths arrived. The origin of a sari can be dated back in history and there are various references of it during the Indus Valley Civilization. In more recent times, it is believed that the women in most parts of India have been wearing saris for many years.