In love with the sari

Here in America, almost all Indian men have moved on to wearing Western attire, whereas Indian women are still holding on to the tradition of wearing a sari. Even though Indian women who join the work force wear Western attire during the week days, their love affair with the sari is unblemished. They never let go of tradition to ware a sari  for a occasion such as a wedding, party or a simple get together.There is even a friendly competition  among Indian women at the weddings and parties to ware an unique saree to stand out in the crowd or a show off one's new stash of sarees that they brought back from their previous trip to India. What ever the reason is Indian women love sarees and jewelry and they can't get enough of them.

 I remember growing up in Southern India, (where there is no winter, only summer and severe summer only), most of the weddings happens during summer months. Even in that unbearable sultry summer heat, every women wares a silk saree and attends the wedding. Can't argue with the tradition i guess.


Waring a sari is epitome to Indian culture.  Every state in India wares the sari in their unique way. Sari is nothing but six yards of unstitched fabric. You just wrap the fabric over a patticoat  and a blouse. There is a wide range of saris available from very simple to most elaborate. Price of the saree can range few hundreds to few thousand dollars. 

Here are some of the images of my friends at a wedding. 


Trying to be just like mom..

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 This is called half sari. Girls before graduating to sari, they ware skirt and half sari.

 Part of my collection of sari's end up being part of my tablescape

 For more memorable centerpieces, tablescapes, and recipes (including vegetarian, gluten free and vegan recipes), please check out my book, Entertaining From an Ethnic Indian Kitchen, at my website komalinunna.com.

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