World Saree Day is celebrated across the globe on 21st december. It serves as a reminder of our roots and heritage. The initiative was taken by a few fashion enthusiasts who wanted to display to the world the beauty of this timeless garment. It started small but was widely accepted soon. The saree is an Indian phenomenon. It is quintessentially Indian. While the saree is the most obvious choice for any occasion, this unstitched garment has come a long way to what it represents today. While the saree represents everything Indian, women today, all over the world have more meaning to this 6-yard beauty.
Originated : 2800–1800 BC in north west India.
sari : śāṭikā in Sanskrit
Styles of draping : 80 recorded styles
sari : śāṭikā in Sanskrit
Styles of draping : 80 recorded styles
Most popular style : Nivi Style
Types of saree : 72 types across different states
Natural Dyes used: Biodegradable dyes such as indigo, Indian madder, lac, marigold flowers, and mulberry leaves
Most sought after: Brocade silk sarees are Banarasi, Kanchipuram, Gadwal, Paithani, Mysore, Uppada, Bagalpuri, Balchuri, Maheshwari, Chanderi, Mekhela, Ghicha, Narayan pet and Eri etc.
World’s Costliest Saree:
Name : Vivaah Pattu
Price: 40 Lakh
Artisans: 36 workers
Place: Kancheepuram
Weight: 8kg
Design : Inspirational paintings of Raja Ravi Varma
