silk sari
Lustrous South Asian
A silk sari is a traditional South Asian garment made from silk fabric, worn primarily by women in India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal.
The sari is a single length of cloth—typically five to nine yards—draped around the body in various styles, with silk versions reserved for formal occasions, weddings, and festivals: She wore her grandmother's silk sari to the ceremony.
Silk saris from regions like Varanasi, Kanchipuram, and Mysore are prized for their craftsmanship and intricate woven patterns.
- drapeHang in folds
- fabricWoven or knit material
- weaveInterlace strands into fabric
- shimmerTremulous, wavering light
- goldElement seventy-nine
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