The millennial revolution with the sari
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- 31 Jan 2023
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Sari has been termed as one of the most feminine garments by many of the recognised designers of our time, from Maheen Khan to Chondona Dewan, and this very garment which has been worn by our grandmothers and our mothers could have naturally lost its charm with time, especially with the Gen Z. Surprisingly, quite the opposite happened! The beautiful garb has been re-interpreted by the new generation and has been re-energised enough to make a vigorous entry into the future of fashion and last a few more lifetimes.
The history of the Nivi drapery
A little research on the history of the sari would let us know that the term was derived from the Sanskrit word, 'sati,' meaning a strip of cloth. Varying in length from four yards to nine, the six-yard variation is more popular in these parts of the region.
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Whilst there are many ways to drape the sari, the Nivi by Jnanadanandini Devi is one of the most popular in South Asia. Before her style was introduced, women used to wear sari without a blouse or even a petticoat. Devi, a Bengali social reformer under the British Raj, thought this technique very inappropriate for upscale gatherings and associations. As an inspiration from her Parsi acquaintances, who wore the same garb with a blouse and a petticoat. Read More…
