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The
Saree
History, Function & Usage
A Saree or sari is the traditional female
garment in Bangladesh, India, Nepal, and
Sri Lanka. The term “sari” is derived from
a Sanskrit word meaning “strip of cloth”.
The history of Indian clothing traces the
sari back to the Indus valley civilization
which flourished from 2800–1800 BCE.
Because of the harsh extremes in temperature
on the Indian Subcontinent, the sari
fills a practical role. It could be warming
in winter and cooling in summer. A variety
of fabrics are available for each season.
Sarees are used as airhostess’s uniforms for
many South Asian Airlines and are considered
appropriate for formal wear.
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