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  2. Sari - Wikipedia

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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.

  3. History of clothing in the Indian subcontinent - Wikipedia

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    Illustration of different styles of sari, gagra choli and shalwar kameez worn by women in the Indian subcontinent, c. 1928 Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck , the fifth King of Bhutan , wearing a gho and royal saffron kabney , c. 2007

  4. Clothing in India - Wikipedia

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    A saree or sari [25] [26] is a female garment in the Indian subcontinent. [27] A sari is a strip of unstitched cloth, ranging from four to nine meters in length, that is draped over the body in various styles.

  5. How the world fell for the sari - AOL

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    Often being made from cotton silk, saris are affordable, too — cotton silk saris usually retail across India for the equivalent of a few dollars. (Although then there’s the most expensive sari ...

  6. Silk in the Indian subcontinent - Wikipedia

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    The sarees are often part of an Indian bride's trousseau. Depending on the intricacy of its designs and patterns, a saree can take from 15 days to a month and sometimes up to six months to complete. Banarasi sarees are mostly worn by Indian women on important occasions such as when attending a wedding and are expected to be complemented by the ...

  7. Murshidabad silk - Wikipedia

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    Murshidabad silk saree features peacock blue background with its golden border, colorful jhumko or flowing golden zari work on the anchal, decorative motifs of pure foliage, intricate weaving, and flower and bird motifs of zari. Murshidabad silk is known as 'Queen of Weaving' or 'Queen's Weaving', world famous.

  8. Tant sari - Wikipedia

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    Tant sari is a traditional Bengali sari, originating from the Bengal region in the eastern part and usually used by Bengali women. Tant sari are woven from cotton threads and distinguished by its lightness and transparency. It is considered to be the most comfortable sari for the hot and humid climate in the Indian subcontinent. [1]

  9. Sambalpuri sari - Wikipedia

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    It is produced in the Sambalpur, Bargarh, Balangir, Boudh and Sonepur districts of Odisha, India. The sari is a traditional female garment in the Indian subcontinent consisting of a strip of unstitched cloth ranging from four to nine meters in length that is draped over the body in various styles. [1]