Fashion

And now some fashion information ...

A sari is actually just a long, rectangular strip
of cloth, expertly wrapped around a lady. A
petticoat is worn to fix the sari, and a small
vest-like blouse is worn on top beneath the long
sashes of the sari. Young ladies with fine, slim
figures would show a belly-button, however
larger women would not. A punjabi is less
effort than a sari and more frequently worn by
unmarried maidens. The punjabi is a long blouse
that hangs to the knees under which loose-fitting
pants are worn. A strip of beautiful cloth is then
thrown across the front of the shoulders to highlight
the outfit. Punjabis are made of the same dazzling
fabrics as the saris. There are several ways to
wear a sari - the differences depend on what aspect
of the clothing you wish to highlight or the
formality of the occasion, or how much effort you
want to put in to your dress. There are 2 different
types of fabric to choose from when buying your
sari; a soft cotton that feels weightless or a
heavier synthetic that keeps folds. The softer
option feels far more comfortable, however the
weightier fabric looks outstanding, especially if
the creases have been ironed perfectly. There are
of course all matter of variations between the 2
fabrics as well.

This information is based on conversations with
Indian women and from a sari-wrapping social I
went to. The lady who showed us how to wrap a
sari is from Trinidad, and believe it or not she's
best friends with an old school friend of my sister!
What are the odds ....