History of Saree by Sundari Silks

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History of Saree
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History of Saree

Six yards of elegance, charm and grace can be
the simplest description of a saree. Ever
wondered how long this garment has been a part of
our lives? Read along to know
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• The journey of sarees began alongside the Indus
  valley civilization around 2800 BC and we still
  use the dyes used then namely Indigo, lac,
  turmeric etc.

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• A saree is a long piece of cloth in a variety of
  fabric with many different prints, patterns and
  colours that is worn around the entire body in a
  particular way. The length of the saree varies
  from 6 yards to 9 yards depending on various
  factors like age, occasion and climate.
• Sarees are accompanied by parkars/ pavada in the
  bottom and a choli /ravikai / blouse in the top.
  A saree has been such an integral part of our
  culture that even today it is a must have in our
  wardrobe.
• Saree as such has undergone various changes in
  terms of production, weaving, type of prints and
  the way it is worn. We are in an era where
  stitched readymade sarees are available and yet
  draping a saree in the traditional way and
  mastering it is still revered as a skill.

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• The journey of sarees began alongside the Indus
  valley civilization around 2800 BC and we still
  use the dyes used then namely Indigo, lac,
  turmeric etc. Earliest records of cotton and silk
  are also found 5000 years ago indicating how well
  established this culture was. Literary works like
  Kadambari by Banabhatta and Silapathikaram by
  Ilangoadigal talk in detail about sarees.
• This is just an example, there are many literary
  works that stand as a proof for the wide use of
  saree by women from time immemorial. Like the
  saree, the choli or ravikai or blouse has also
  undergone a variety of changes from the way it is
  worn and tied.
• The Dharmasastra and the Natya shastra are said
  to have had difference of opinion about how the
  saree is draped in terms of exposing the midriff.

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About Sundari Silks Weaving Tradition
The Sundari Silks has always remained close to
its customers, understanding the changing
aspirations of the old and new, and continues to
give a variety fare, in addition to traditional
revivals for special occasions.
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• Mumbai Showroom

• Chennai Showroom

36, North Usman Road, T.Nagar Chennai - 600 017,
India. Phone [phone]
44 2814 3093 Fax [phone] Email
different_at_sundarisilks.com
No 2 4 Upper Ground Floor Parle Square Mall,
Monghibai Road Vile Parle - East Mumbai 400 057,
India. Phone [phone] Email
mumbai_at_sundarisilks.com
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