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Spanning centuries, the timeless style of the saree is still worn today by modern Indian women. Shifting fashion attitudes have done much in the way of changing the way sarees are perceived outside of India. They are perfect day or night, they are casual, sensual and always comfortable, and women around the world are beginning to embrace this versatility.
The various fabric choices, colors and cuts of the saree are fashioned to different regional styles, and to support the varying climates throughout India. A woman can make a distinctive fashion statement by how she decides to wear her saree. Sarees are draped loosely around the body as a dress, or wrapped around the waist and legs to create roomy pants. Any excess material is draped across the shoulder, and referred to as a pallav.
Typically, a saree measures six yards, although some women may choose a shorter or longer cut depending on their height, or to suit their particular draping style. A saree measuring six yards is ideal for creating a pleated front, while still leaving enough fabric left to cross over the chest and drape over the shoulder.
Luxurious silks are often used to create sarees for more formal occasions, such as weddings. Cottons and synthetics are more suitable for day-to-day wear. For everyday wear choose fabrics with structure, such as a strongly spun cotton, as silkier fabrics, including synthetics such as rayon, may be more difficult to drape, and may slip out of their tucked-in position. To shop our online catalog for all of the latest Indian saree styles click here.
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