Sari

Tie-dyed orange/cranberry stripes with sequins

This vibrant, tie-dyed sari is embellished with reflective sequins, traditionally used to ward off evil and represent wealth, good fortune, and auspicious beginnings.

A sari is a traditional, unstitched garment from the Indian subcontinent, consisting of fabric draped across the body. The standard length of a general Indian sari is 5.5 -6 meters (approximately 6 yards), with a width of 44 to 48 inches.

A sari is typically wrapped around the waist with one end, then thrown over the shoulder, it is widely worn across India for both everyday life and formal occasions.

  • The sari is first wrapped around the waist and tucked into and secured in a petticoat with a drawstring skirt. The petticoat is worn underneath to provide a base for the drape and flow of the sari. A sari is often worn with a blouse, or Choli, a short, tight, cropped top worn underneath. The Pallu is the highly decorative end of the sari which is draped over the shoulder.

 

  • Title: Sari

  • Date: 2007

  • Geography: Gujarat, India

  • Medium: Cotton, sequins

  • Dimensions: H. 208 in.  W. 44 in.

  • Provenance: Purchased in Ahmedabad, India

  • Inventory Number:  IN.01