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A sari (sometimes also saree [1] or sadi) [note 1] is a women's garment from the Indian subcontinent. [2] It consists of an un-stitched stretch of woven fabric arranged over the body as a robe, with one end attached to the waist, while the other end rests over one shoulder as a stole, [3] sometimes baring a part of the midriff.
Application No. 703. Garad saree (Bengali: গরদ শাড়ি) is a traditional handwoven saree (sari) of West Bengal. It is produced in Murshidabad and Birbhum districts of West Bengal. Mrityunjay Sarkar, a weaver of Mirzapur, is the inventor of this famous saree. [1] This handloom saree is famous for the beautiful delicate designs on ...
The Kanchipuram silk sari is a type of silk sari made in the Kanchipuram region in Tamil Nadu, India. [ 1 ] These saris are worn as bridal & special occasion saris by most women in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka & Andhra Pradesh. It has been recognized as a Geographical indication by the Government of India in 2005–2006. [ 2 ][ 3 ][ 4 ]
Chanderi saris are produced from three kinds of fabric: pure silk, Chanderi cotton and silk cotton. [clarification needed] Traditional coin, floral art, peacocks and modern geometric designs are woven into different Chanderi patterns. The saris are among the finest in India and are known for their gold and silver brocade or zari, fine silk, and ...
Kasta sari. Illustration of woman dressed in kaashta nauvari sari, 1928. The Kaashtha sari (Marathi: नऊवारी साड़ी) is a Koli [1][2] style of sari draping very similar to the way the Maharashtrian dhoti is worn. The word Kaashtha refers to the sari being tucked at the back. [3][4] Since this sari is usually worn by using a ...
A Kasaragod saree is a type of traditional cotton sari made by weavers belonging to the Saliya community in the Kasaragod district of Kerala. They are handmade and durable. They are distinct from the traditional Kerala sari and exhibit influences of neighboring Karavali styles. [1]
Madurai Sungudi is a design from Madurai, in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, which is an exclusive textile product traditionally produced using tie and dye (using natural dyes) method by the Saurashtrians, who migrated to Madurai under the patronage of King Thirumalai Naicker in the 17th century. [1] The fabric's traditional popular use is as a ...
Hindu lady wearing sari, one of the most ancient and popular pieces of clothing in the Indian subcontinent, painting by Raja Ravi Varma Although modern consumers may take the production of clothing for granted, making fabric by hand is a tedious and labor-intensive process involving fiber making, spinning, and weaving.