Garment & Textile · Women's Garment

Saree

5.5–9 yd unstitched drape, worn pleated at the waist with one end (pallu) over the shoulder.

Origin

India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka

Era

Ancient (c. 2800 BCE, Indus Valley)

Also known as

Sari, Sharee

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Industrialist View

Regional weaves: Banarasi, Kanjivaram, Paithani, Muga, Sambalpuri, Chikankari. Bridal ₹15 k – ₹8 L.

Ends are not hemmed on pure silks (traditional). Pallu may get extra fall (6" strip of netting) and tassels.

Over 80 documented draping styles — Nauvari (Maharashtra), Madisar (TN Iyer), Bengali, Gujarati (seedha pallu), Nivi (most common).