The sari is the most wonderful piece of garment a female can ever think of draping herself with.The great Indian sari is a wonderful piece of antiquity wear that lends itself to any occasion and can be worn according to the wearer's whim and fancy.There are ever so many varieties of material and design in the sari and there are ever so many ways of wearing the sari in the country.It has no divide - Rich or poor,young or old, dark or fair,thin or fat,just about anyone can wear a sari and look good in it.Being available in a range of prices,from the lowest to the costliest,just about anyone has access to it.The sari forms the core of the dress code of Indian women across the world.

Cotton,Silk,Benares,Polyester,Georgette,Kota,Organdy,Organza,Terewool and plenty other materials are available to choose from.TheKodavas,Gujaratis,Bengalis,Maharashtrians,Assamese,Rajasthanis,Tamilians and Malayalis all wear the sari in their own traditional individualistic way.The sari can be even a two-piece affair or worn like a salwar, tucked between legs.The pallav(pallu) of the sari is the highlight of the costume, rendering itself to brilliant works of art like brocade,embroidery,patchwork,appliquework,mirrorwork,etc.Artistry at its finest is on display on the pallu and anyone buying a sari will first want to take a look at its pallav.The mix and match of colours and shades,the mingling of motifs and patterns,the arrangement of designs are all either done on the loom or are hand made.

Weaving is a thriving cottage industry in our country and occupies the next position in occupation to agriculture.Handwoven saris are especially attractive and beautiful for their ethnic look and feel.In fact,by wearing a handwoven sari,we are paying a tribute to the craftsmen and their traditional weaving techniques,for meticulously engaging in their age old skills.

In modern times, the sari is not just an attire – it's a style statement,an embodiment of elegance and beauty.