Maniam PS [Guru] Reward Points : 137200 Member Since : Wednesday, March 18, 2009
The elegant ladies Saree, from which Indian state it originated from???
Posted On : 5/19/2009 6:59:39 PM
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It is not possible to zero down one particular state to accredit the origin of saree. While the exact origin of the saree is not known, yet researches have shown existence of sarees way back in 3000 BC in the Indus Valley civilization.
The most sensual attires of a woman in India is undoubtedly the sari. It is a long unstitched piece of cloth, usually 6 yards long that is draped in a set pattern. It accentuates the curves of a woman and the mid-riff is usually exposed. However, the way of draping a saree may differ from place to place. The way it is draped in the north may be slightly different from south. It is available in a plethora of fibers, designs and colors. It is very difficult to point out from which Indian State In modern States,the land of its origin can stated as Kerala , the Saree originated, but history and origin of sari seems to date back to the period of the establishment of civilization. There is evidence on record show that women in the Indus Valley civilization used to cover themselves with a long piece of cloth, draped like a trouser. However, the word sari originated from the Prakrit word sattika , which is mentioned in the early Buddhist literature. The word got shortened and was called sati, which further evolved into sari. A statue recovered from the Indus Valley Civilization depicts a female priest wearing a cloth draped like a sari. The sari used to be draped in a way so that it divides the two legs and forms a trouser like attire. This was basically done to aid the temple dancers in their movements and also cover to their modesty. It is believed that the dhoti , which is the oldest Indian garment that was draped, is the foundation behind the sari. Till the 14th century, the dhoti was worn by both men and women. The early statues of Goddesses show that the sari was draped in a sensual manner, like a fishtail , which was tied at the waist, covered up the legs and came in front of the legs like a decorative drape. During that era, the upper part of the body was either partially covered or was left bare. Down south in the state of Kerala, one can still see people wearing the traditional sari, which is a two piece garment, consisting of a lungi and a shawl. With the coming of the Muslims, the ghagra or the petticoat was discovered and clothes were stitched. Before that, Hindus believed piercing clothes with needles was impure.
Posted On : 6/25/2009 6:27:40 AM
Maniam PS [Guru] Reward Points : 137200 Member Since : Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Posted By : Rajendra Prasad Udumula Posted On : 6/25/2009 6:27:40 AM Go
The most sensual attires of a woman in India is undoubtedly the sari. It is a long unstitched piece ..
Sorry, Mr Rajendra Prasad, I am unable to agree to your contention that the Saree could have originated from Kerala as, even to this day ladies in Kerala do not adorn the Saree in their every day life. They only use a two piece dress, that is a blouse and a dhoti or lungi. But if you look at women in other states like Bihar, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andra Pradesh and even in countries like Bangaladesh they wear sarees in the daily life. Maybe, its true that the Saree originated from the time of the Indus Valley.
Posted On : 6/28/2009 7:51:12 PM
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Posted By : Maniam PS Posted On : 6/28/2009 7:51:12 PM Go
Sorry, Mr Rajendra Prasad, I am unable to agree to your contention that the Saree could have origina..
maniam,brother your information is also wrong.that kind of two piece dress are not the proper dress of keralites .its one among the other traditions.50 years before there were no sign and symbols of women wearing dresses which can cover them up to the neck. only the upper caste ladies are supposed to wear this kind of two piece dresses. then the origin of saree from kerala..oh its far beyond the facts and historical evidences. one more thing nowadays,while comparing to other states keralaites are the top consumers of saree.
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