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Why Indian women like to wear sari
The sari (often spelled ‘saree’), is a garment traditionally worn in India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Nepal. It can be an heirloom passed down through generations, or a purely functional garment worn everyday. It’s seen on streets and runways, and has influenced fashion designers across the world.
Sari has a history of 5,000 years. It is the national dress of Indian women and can best represent the traditional characteristics of India. Women in saris are commonly seen in ancient Indian murals and carvings.
In addition to a whole piece of cloth 5 to 6 meters long, the sari also has two very important parts: the bodice and the petticoat. The bodice is half-length, short and skinny, and fits snugly over the shoulders, arms and chest, so it must be tailored .
The bodice can be sleeveless or short-sleeved or half-sleeved, and the neckline can be designed in different styles. The color of the bra can be the same as the color of the sari, or you can choose it according to your own preferences. The petticoat is generally made of ordinary thin cotton fabric, the length is from the waist to the ground, and the toes are not exposed.
Usually, sarees can be divided into sarees and punja sarees. There are many styles and materials. They are mainly distinguished by the rich and poor status of the wearer. Most of the sarees worn by the poor are made of cotton or hemp. The sarees worn by women are made of silk or tulle, with gold and silver threads woven into colorful patterns. On festive days, Indian women will wear their favorite saris, put on auspicious moles, and visit relatives and friends.
The sari consists of three parts, the top is a tight short-sleeved bodice called Jampur, the lower body is a loose long skirt called Betty Gore, and the outermost layer is the sari. Because the wearing of sari is cumbersome and time-consuming, a simplified sari, also known as a simple dress, appeared later.
The early saris were only used for various religious ceremonies, and then gradually evolved into the common clothing of Indian women. The style of sarees is chic yet luxurious, elegant yet solemn. Indian women in sari look forward to the flight of gods and wear gorgeous jewelry, which is even more forgettable.
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“Sari” (Saree or Sari) is a complex that cannot be abandoned in the hearts of Indian women. Indians and Pakistanis interpret their understanding and pursuit of life, aesthetics and color with their unique creativity. Some people say that “if Tagore’s poems have the highest idealism, then there is a woman’s most beautiful feelings in sari”, which is true.
For Indian and Pakistani women, sari is just like Hanfu for Chinese women, Aodai for Vietnamese women, and kimono for Japanese women. It is elegant without being luxurious, elegant yet solemn, no matter in the bustling urban districts. Or in the quiet rural alleys, no matter in the major occasions of weddings and funerals, or in the daily life of work and work, almost everywhere you can catch a glimpse of elegant and beautiful “sari”.
Although Indian women after marriage are generally more plump, as long as they are wrapped in sari, they are half-covered and half-exposed. Zhang Daqian can’t help but sigh: South Asian sarees are the most beautiful clothes in the world.
Related legends
There is a story about the origin of saris in many folk legends passed down by word of mouth. It is said that in ancient India, there was a well-known cloth weaver. He not only knew how to weave exquisite cloth and satin, but also possessed the unparalleled skill of making beautiful and trendy clothes. On him, very enviable.
He has accumulated rich experience in the process of weaving and tailoring for many years, so he is no longer satisfied with ordinary clothes and wants to seek new breakthroughs, but suffers from lack of inspiration and cannot be handy.
One night, he had a strange dream, dreaming of a crying woman, her dejected tears shone with silky fluorescence; her expression changed instantly, like the bright colors of reincarnation; her beautiful and elegant long Her hair was wrapped around her body like a neon dress; her light and delicate figure was as soft as silk stroking.
The weaver who woke up was enlightened, suddenly enlightened, so he carefully studied the female body, and added his own whimsy, and finally weaved a new type of clothing material. On the body is a delicate and moving dress, which he named “Sari”.
The high-quality sarees woven by skilled craftsmen were immediately sought after by people and spread far and wide, which directly promoted the development of the silk weaving industry in India.
