How Women's looks in Saree?

Countries may have borders, but fashion does not necessarily follow them. This can be seen in the same style of clothes in both Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Even so, we cannot say that they are identical; the distinction is in the manner in which they are dressed. Women in Tamil Nadu also wear "saris." Kanchipuram saris are well-known in Tamil Nadu. They fold their sari in a unique style that appears to be the polar opposite of how Keralites fold theirs. When their traditional dressing style adds the 'plated hair' style, it will be even more beautiful.

A saree, also known as a sari, is a long strip of unstitched cloth worn by Indian women. It practically typifies Indian ladies and demonstrates the wide diversity of Indian culture. The word "Sari" comes from the Sanskrit and Prakrit (pre-Sanskrit language) root "Sati," which means "fabric strip." Surprisingly, the Buddhist Jain texts, known as the Jatakas, depict women's clothing known as the "Sattika," which could have been akin to the modern-day saree. Another truth is that the Pallav, Pallu, or Anchal refers to the end of the saree that falls downward from the shoulder. Experts say the term originated during the era of the Pallavas, ancient Tamilnadu's governing dynasty.

A saree is normally six to nine yards long and can be worn in a variety of ways, depending on the wearer's original country and contemporary fashion preferences. A saree is typically tucked in at the waist and wrapped around the body with pleats in the middle, with the other end draped loosely over the left shoulder, revealing the stomach. Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Singapore, and Malaysia are all fans of this style of clothing.

The blouses are also different in style. While traditional ladies prefer to wear more modest tops, more flamboyant cholis typically have short sleeves (but can also be sleeveless), are backless or severely cut in the back, or even have a halter-style design. Then there are blouses with mirrors, sequins, and other embellishments that are designed for wearing to parties and special occasions.

The Saree's History

The sari's origins may be traced all the way back to the Indus Valley Civilization, which lasted from 2800 to 1800 BC. Priests at the time wore a similar type of robe, according to historical records. The incomparable beauty and grace of an Indian woman draped in this flowing fabric is described in ancient Sanskrit and Tamil poetry and literature. 

This garment has religious overtones as well. Lord Brahma is depicted reclining on a lotus sprouting from Lord Vishnu's navel. As a result, the navel is thought to be the Supreme Being's creative wisdom. As a result, this drape exposes the midriff.

 

 

Women in ancient sculptures are frequently seen wearing a lungi (sarong)-like garment that flows down from the waist. While many of these figures are represented bare-chested, others wear a Kanchuki, Stanapatta, Uttarasanga, or Kurpasika kind of breast-band. The saree was designed to conceal the full body in some parts of ancient India, and revealing the navel was deemed taboo in these areas.

Draupadi began frantically appealing to Lord Krishna, whom she considered her brother, after receiving no assistance from her husbands or other elders in the court. Krishna, who was invisible to everyone in the court, made sure that the saree Dushasana was attempting to remove from Draupadi's body morphed into an endless swath of fabric. Dushasana continued to tug on Draupadi's saree, and more and more of it fell off, but Draupadi's dignity remained intact because she was still covered in the saree. Draupadi's Vastraharan is the name given to this incident.

Overall, it is a well-known and widely accepted truth that this garment was first worn by ladies centuries ago and has grown in drape and style over the decades.

Draupadi, one of the most well-known female characters from the Mahabharata (the epic Hindu mythology), has a strong connection to the Saree. Yudhishitira, the eldest of the five Pandava brothers, had lost a dice game with Duryodhana with Draupadi (five of the five Pandavas). Draupadi was brought in front of Duryodhana and then publicly disrobed by Dushasana, Duryodhana's brother, in order for Duryodhana to humiliate the Pandavas as much as possible. Dushasana then began to disrobe Draupadi, who was dressed in a saree at the moment.

Draping Styles for Sarees

A single saree can be draped in at least a hundred different ways. While the style indicated previously in the article is the most prevalent, there are a variety of different styles to consider:

·       Andhra Pradesh's Nivi style is akin to India's most popular draping style. The core pleats of the Kaccha Nivi pass through the legs and are tucked at the rear to allow for easy mobility.

·        The Bengali and Oriya fashions do not feature pleats, but they look elegant when draped over a woman's body.

·         The middle pleats are tucked in the opposite direction in Gujarati and Rajasthani designs, and the loose end is draped across the right shoulder, one edge drawn across the left, and tucked under the waist.

·         The traditional Maharashtrian and Konkani Kashta is nine yards long and tied in a similar fashion to the kaccha nivi, which tucks in the back.

·         The traditional Tamil nine-yard podavai, also known as Madisar, necessitates a lengthy process that begins with a set of pleats behind the waist. The loose end is draped from the right shoulder, around the waist, and then tucked in front on the left side.

·         The Kodagu style, which has pleats in the back, is popular among Karnataka women.

·         Kerala women wear the Mundum Neriyathum, a two-piece saree. The Mundu portion is a sarong wrapped around the waist, while the Neriyathu wraps around the left shoulder and hangs. The Set-Saree is another name for this combo.

·         A lengthier sarong, crossed around the shoulders and knotted tightly at the nape of the neck, is commonly worn by tribal women.

Draping Designs in the Modern Era

A petticoat is usually tucked into one end of the saree, with the flap facing the right hand side in front. After that, the fabric is wrapped once around the lower torso and pleated uniformly by hand. At the level of the navel, these pleats are carefully tucked into the petticoat. It's wrapped around the body once again and hung across the torso, with the other end dangling from the left shoulder.

The Pallav, Pallu, or Anchal is a loose end that can be of various lengths according on the wearer's preferences. Some people like to tuck the Pallu into the left side of their waist. Some women pleat the Pallu and pin it to their left shoulder nicely.

While some women prefer not to expose their stomach and navel, others choose to wear a "low-rise" saree, which begins at hip level and falls to the floor, displaying a significant amount of midriff and navel. The saree is quite adaptable, since it may be worn to disclose as little as possible while still revealing as much as possible if the user desires. In any case, it appears beautiful and exquisite, highlighting the woman's curves in the appropriate locations.