sarees
Draped South Asian
Sarees are the traditional draped garment worn by women across South Asia, particularly India.
A saree is a single length of fabric—typically five to nine yards—wrapped around the body with one end tucked into a petticoat and the other draped over the shoulder.
The plural appears in contexts like shopping or discussing collections: She inherited her mother's sarees.
Also spelled saris.
Loose-fitting upper garment
Fine woven insect fiber
- cottonPlant fiber for textiles
- chiffonDelicate transparent textile
- georgetteSheer, crinkled dress fabric
- brocadeRaised-pattern luxury fabric
weaving · loom · handloom · organza · crepe · satin · net · tissue
Marriage rite and feast
- bridalOf wedding ceremonies
- festiveCheerfully celebratory
- engagementCommitment to wed or attend
- receptionAct of receiving guests
party · formal · everyday · office · casual · mourning · traditional · heirloom
Decorative stitching on fabric
- sequinsSmall reflective fabric ornaments
- appliqueCutout sewn onto fabric
- batikWax-resist fabric coloring
- hand-paintedDecorated by brush personally
blouse
Loose-fitting upper garment
pleats · draping · tuck · pinning · fall · pico · underskirt
silk
Fine woven insect fiber
- cottonPlant fiber for textiles
- chiffonDelicate transparent textile
- georgetteSheer, crinkled dress fabric
brocade · weaving · loom · handloom · organza · crepe · satin · net · tissue · linen
ikat
Resist-dye textile patterning
- bandhaniIndian resist-dyeing method
wedding
Marriage rite and feast
- bridalOf wedding ceremonies
- festiveCheerfully celebratory
- engagementCommitment to wed or attend
reception · party · formal · everyday · office · casual · mourning · traditional · heirloom · trousseau
embroidery
Decorative stitching on fabric
- sequinsSmall reflective fabric ornaments
- appliqueCutout sewn onto fabric
- batikWax-resist fabric coloring
hand-painted · warp · weft · jacquard · motif
- Indian artsminiature painting, mehndi, bronze sculpture, bandhani, ikat
- Indian craftsblock printing, hand embroidery, brocade, bandhani, silk weaving
- Shakti WorshipDurga, Kali, Shakti, Parvati, Lakshmi
- kitty partyhousewives, hostess, monthly meetings, potluck, games
sareestrousers
Bifurcated lower-body garment
blazers · pants · jeans · tailored suits · suits
sareesbusiness suits
Formal workplace clothing
miniskirts · little black dress · evening gowns · blue jeans · cocktail dresses
sareesathleisure
Exercise-meets-everyday fashion category
casual wear · sweatpants · sportswear · yoga pants · streetwear
- silk sareeWoven fabric worn wrapped