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A sari (sometimes also saree [1] or sadi) [note 1] is a drape (cloth) [2] and a women's garment in the Indian subcontinent. [3] It consists of an un-stitched stretch of woven fabric arranged over the body as a dress, with one end attached to the waist, while the other end rests over one shoulder as a stole, [4] [5] sometimes baring a part of the midriff.
Sari is a draped garment of south Asia, typically wrapped around the waist, with one end draped over the shoulder, partly baring the midriff. Peplos Long draped garment worn by women of Ancient Greece; often open on one side, with a deep fold at the top, and fastened on both shoulders.
A sari-inspired dress incorporates attributes of the Indian sari into its design. [1] This includes how it drapes, its embellishment and colours. [2] Fashion designers that have produced variations of the design include Wesley Tann, Marc Jacobs, Alexander McQueen, Dolce and Gabbana, Valentino, Armani, Marchesa, Elsa Schiaparelli, Germana Marucelli, Madame Grès, Marcel Rochas, Gianni Versace ...
This handloom industry is world famous for the production of cotton Sari. The two main centers of this industrial zone are Shantipur and Phulia. Shantipur has an old reputation for cotton sarees, [a] known as Shantipuri sarees, and Phulia is well known for Tangail-Jamdani sarees. [b] [5] [6] Shantipur Handloom Industry has a long history.
Habaspuri sari is a major product of this textile. The Bhulia weavers of Chicheguda , Kalahandi district , Odisha are originally attributed for weaving of the Habaspuri fabric. [ 1 ] For its uniqueness in weaving, design and production, it has been identified as one of the 14 Geographical Indications of Odisha .
A standard sari is 6.5 metres long and includes the blouse piece. A very ornate sari can take one month to make and is an heirloom piece to be treasured. A genuine Kota Doria sari will contain the GI mark woven in one corner indicating that it has been hand woven using real silver and gold thread.
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