Graceful Of Indian Sarees

[sarees]

Saree is the traditional dress for the Indian women. The Saree is believed to be one of the oldest among the traditional Indian wear.
Saree as a word is derived from the prakrit word "Sattika". The sari originated in the southern parts of India and symbolizes the Indian heritage and the legacy. A keen interest in the Indian Sarees is developed among women from different parts of the world, who belong to the different nationalities and cultures.

Different state and different culture of India has its own traditional piece of attire. The traditional attire of the Punjabis is known as Patiala; those of the Gujratis and the Marwaris wear lehenga while in the eastern and southern part of India have their Saree. The Saree is essentially a length of unstitched cloth that can range from five meters to nine meters. It can be draped in numerous ways over the body. The most common style of wearing a Saree is by wrapping about the waist, cover the midriff and run over to the shoulder. The beauty of the Indian woman truly becomes unparallel in a sari.

The sari is the most preferred attire in the Indian festivals. Saree is considered as auspicious and holy. As you travel through the different parts of India you will be amazed by the various different versions of the Saree. In the state of West Bengal you will find the famous cotton Saree, Dhaniakhali cotton Saree, Murshidabad silk Saree and the Baluchori silk Saree. Sarees that have simple prints are reasonably cheaper and the middle class Bengali women loves her cotton saris for the daily use. Once the cotton Sarees is washed they become extremely comfortable and are preferred in the summer months. These clothes are soft, soothing and fashionable too.