THE MYSTICAL BEAUTY OF THE SARI

The Sari is both concealing and revealing. Sari is alluring and practical, demure and tantalizing. Sari is unstitched, yet a perfect fit for every woman's body. Sari has its place in history, yet is surrounded by fantasy and legend. The Sari is the most popular and longest worn style in the history of women's fashion. Sari can be made with various materials and worn in a variety of ways, but it is nonetheless enduring and practical. In southern India, Sarees are nine yards long. Sarees are draped between the legs to form a type of full, flowing pant. Further north, the Coorgi's wear the Sari like a full-length gown and, sometimes, is used to cover a topless woman. Traditionally, Sarees are six yards long and are draped around the body and over the shoulder. Wearing a Sari in this fashion makes a very classic, elegant statement. Fabrics range from silk to cotton, pastel solids to flowery prints. Sari can be embroidered, tasseled, free-flowing or gathered. This article of clothing becomes an instant fashion statement in the hands of the wearer. All over the world, women have found an appreciation for the simple beauty and elegance of the Sari. Even air flight hostesses on AIR INDIA have replaced their conventional uniforms with Sarees. The Sari is traced back as far as 3000 BC, in Hindu literature and paintings. It is said that the Sari was born on the loom of a fanciful weaver. He wanted to weave a cloth that would shimmer like a woman's tears, flow like long, tumbling hair and reflect the colors of her many moods. He began to weave the softness of her touch and the beauty of femininity. He kept weaving and weaving until he was satisfied with what he had done.