Sari facts for kids
A sari, saree or shari is a women's garment from the Indian subcontinent that consists of a drape varying from 4.5 to 8 meters (5 to 9 yards) in length and 60 to 120 centimetres (2 to 4 feet) in breadth that is typically wrapped around the waist, with one end draped over the shoulder, baring the midriff. There are various styles sari manufacture and draping, the most common being the Nivi style, which originated in the Deccan region. The sari is worn with a fitted bodice commonly called a choli (ravike in southern India, and cholo in Nepal) and a petticoat called parkar or ul-pavadai. In the modern Indian subcontinent, the sari is considered a cultural icon.
Images for kids
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1928 illustration of different styles of sari, gagra choli & shalwar kameez worn by women in India.
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Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina in an Ivory gold Jamdani sari
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Aishwarya Rai in a sari at the London premiere of her film Raavan.
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Tant sari for daily wear in Bangladesh
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Jamdani sari of Bangladesh.
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Galaxy of Musicians by Raja Ravi Varma depicting women in various styles of sari.
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Education Minister of Bangladesh Dr.Dipu Moni wearing sari with Hillary Clinton
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Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in a Rajshahi silk sari at the Moscow Kremlin in 2013
See also
In Spanish: Sari para niños