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What is Indian sari?

Sari (also known as sari clothing) is a traditional dress for women in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka and other countries, and it is a dress made of silk as the main material.

The styles of Indian saris are also varied, because the rich and poor of the wearers are also different. When Alexander the Great invaded India in history, he had the idea of changing Indian women's clothing. But Indian women still like saris that don't need needlework. The earliest sari was only worn in religious ceremonies, and later it gradually evolved into a common dress for women.

Sari or sari is a complex that Indian women can't give up. Indians and Pakistanis use their unique creativity to interpret their understanding and pursuit of life, aesthetics and color.

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In fact, "Sally" is not so mysterious. In ancient times, sari was originally a wide belt decorated with precious stones, and the navel was exposed when the waist was tied. Modern sari has become the main coat for women in South Asia. In short, it is a big piece of clothing with a length of 5-6 meters and a width of 1. 1- 1.3 meters. Generally made of cotton, yarn, silk, cloth, wool, nylon and blended fabrics, the texture is "soft and light".

Different colors, or gorgeous, or elegant, in addition to a single solid color such as orange, vermilion, sapphire blue, silvery white, there are also many colors mixed with each other; There are many decorations on the surface of the fabric, embroidered with lace, gold patterns and traditional patterns with different shapes, such as auspicious flowers and birds and geometric figures. Or elegant, or beautiful, simple, colorful and diverse, outlining the charm of women in different positions and occupations.

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