There are large varieties of saris avaialble. There is the Banarasi, Kanjivaram silk, Patola, Lucknowi Chikan sari, the Tangail and Shantiniketan sari with its floral and animal motifs; the cool and crisp Kota saris of Rajasthan heighten the beauty of the wearer, the are the tremendous saree. The slightly expensive Chanderi saris of Madhya Pradesh, the Venkatagiri and Poona sari, Pochampali and Maheswari are essential for every woman’s wardrobe. The colourful Bandhini sari, which is a fine example of the traditional, tie and dye craft of Rajasthan and Kutch is a piece worth keeping.
Today, despite stiff competition, from other formal dresses, the elegant sari has managed to retain its grace though with some changes. At all fashion shows organized by the designers of India, we see the resurgence of the sari. The sari may not be the same what Grandma wore but with some changes here and there, it has survived.
The choli may have shrunk or got replaced by a tank top but those 6 yards of fabric continue to be bought by young girls for their trousseau. This is evident that the sari has grown in its stature over the decades. As long as women vie to look beautiful, the sari will continue to appeal to their aesthetic senses, as no dress could be more feminine and modest. It has become the most seductive garment with limitless possibilities for the future.
