Sari

Sari (also known as saree) is a traditional clothing for women in India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka and other countries. The sari made of Indian silk is usually 5.5 meters long and 1.25 meters wide. There are piping on both sides with embroidery on it. It usually surrounds a long and full-length petticoat, from the waist to the heel into a tube-like skirt, and then the end of the skirt is draped over the left or right shoulder.

Introduction India, the sacred country bred by the holy waters of the Ganges River, is the pure land of the Western Paradise in the eyes of Buddhism, and is one of the birthplaces of the world's four major ancient civilizations. For the general public, the impression of India is mysterious and colorful, special curry, strange-looking yoga, cheerful dance, devout religious, delectable architecture, and that in the flute A cobra waving gently. However, in India's streets and streets, the most indulgent sights are the Indian women's shadows, the forehead's pews, their deep eyes, their slightly brown complexion, and their light and graceful traditional costumes. "", they naturally blend together a fantastic imagination.

The status "Saree or Sari" is a complex that the Indian women can't give up. The Indian people interpret their understanding and pursuit of life, aesthetics and color with their own unique creativity. Some people say, "If Tagore's poetry has the highest idealism, then Sari will have the most beautiful feelings of a woman," she said. Saree is an Indian woman who is not afraid of Hanfu in Chinese women, Austrian in Vietnamese women, and kimono in Japanese women. It is elegant yet does not fall into luxury, but it is also gracious, yet dignified, both in the bustling urban neighborhoods and in In the secluded country alley, no matter where you are in a wedding banquet or in the daily life of work, you can hardly see the elegant and elegant “Sari” everywhere. Although married Indian women are generally increasingly affluent, as long as they are wrapped in saree, half-covered and semi-covered are exposed, the appearance of faint ambiguous beauty is born, they are eager for God's flight, and they make people's hearts and minds so popular. Zhang Daqian, a master of Chinese painting, can not help lamenting: Indian Saree is the most beautiful dress in the world.

When the birthplace of Indian “Saree” originated from where and when, even archaeologists could not give a convincing and concise statement, people believed that it was at least as old as India. In the famous Indian epic Mahabharata, it was mentioned that there was a sari embroidered with pearls. According to this, it was known that sari-like garments had appeared as early as 5,000 years ago. . Later, in the archeology of ancient carvings and frescoes, women's images depicting different saris in different geometric shapes were repeatedly discovered. The geometric shapes are richly varied and colorful, vividly reflecting the real life style of the ancient Indian people. Aesthetic taste. In 327 BC, King Alexander of Macedonia led an army to invade the northwest of India. Although it was short-lived, it once sprouted the inexplicable idea of ​​forcing Indian women to change their costumes. Eventually, they failed to mobilize Indian women who love to sew without sewing. Tradition.

Legends in the folk, legends and legends, there is a story about the origin of Saree. It is said that in ancient India, there was a well-known weaving expert. He not only knew how to weave exquisite fabric satin, but also had the masterpiece of making beautiful and popular clothes. There was no second person to be found in the local area. On him, it is very enviable. During his years of weaving and cutting, he accumulated rich experience, so he was no longer content with ordinary clothes and wanted to make new breakthroughs, but he suffered from lack of inspiration and was unable to get his handy. One night, he made a strange dream. He dreamed of a crying woman. Her tears were utterly dejected, and her silk-like brilliance shone. Her flashing expression was like the bright colors of her reincarnation. She was beautiful and graceful. Hair, wrapped around the body is like a neon; her light and delicate body shape, just like silk touch the general supple. The waking Craftsman was just like an apologist, so suddenly, he carefully studied the female's posture, coupled with his own whimsy, finally woven a new type of costume material, without a needle, just wrapped in a female On the body, it is a delicate and moving skirt. He named it "Sari." The fine sarees woven by skilled craftsmen were immediately sought after by people and spread to Guangyuan, which directly promoted the development of the Indian weaving silk industry.

The popularity of “Sari” was not very popular at an early stage. It only appeared at various religious ceremonies. After a long process of evolution, it gradually became the usual attire of women’s daily life. Today, it is the most Indian tradition. Characteristics have been promoted to a model of Indian dress culture and is a true Indian national dress. Indian women's traditional clothing can be broadly divided into two categories: sarees and pilgrimages. The sari is composed of three parts. The upper is a tight-fitting short-sleeved bodice called "Jim Poole" and the lower-body "Beidigeer" petticoat is a loose-length skirt lining the yarn. In Lai, it is Sari that is wrapped in the outermost. Sari wears a certain technique and is cumbersome and time consuming. Then she came up with the simplified sari. This is the sideline, also called the paperback. Punjabi is also a suit, consisting of Kamiko, a long and knee long gown, “Julielda”, a trouser that gradually tightens below his knee, and “Dubalda,” a scarf about three meters long. General clothing for women in Punjab, India. In the popular fashion of Western-style clothing today, India's new-style women inevitably appear on the T-shirt, wearing jeans, but this did not shake the mainstream of sarees, Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi’s wife regardless of her life Wherever he is, he always appears before the people in the image of a white sari. Married women are the biggest fans of sarees, and unmarried female office workers are simply used to wearing visor.

The mainstream “Sari” is also not very mysterious. The ancient Saree was originally a girdle with a girdle, and the navel was exposed. The modern saree has become the main coat of women in South Asia. In short, it is a large piece of cloth that is 5-6 meters long and 1.1-1.3 meters wide. It is generally made of cotton, yarn, silk, cloth, wool, nylon, and blended main primers. The texture is “soft and thin Shuang is better; colors are different, or gorgeous, or elegant, in addition to orange, red, royal blue, silver and other single solid color, there are also a variety of colors intertwined; in the fabric surface more decorative, embroidered with lace, Gold patterns and traditional patterns, such as auspicious birds and flowers, geometric figures and other shapes, are elegant or luxurious, or simple and colorful, and colorful, depicting the charm of women of different status and career. Saree often wears a short-sleeved T-shirt Chloe and a loose long petticoat Kage. The method of wearing sari is to first wrap it around the waist, fold out several pleats, and then insert the upper end into the skirt to fix it (a bare waist can be seen between the cheeks). The rest is draped over the chest. Left shoulder or head, then hang on left back or hang on left arm. Indian girls generally wear sarees since the age of 12, and the bride wears green Qiaoli and red sari according to traditional practice. Saris does not have much difference in shape and style. Purely rely on the texture, color and style of the material to win, the level of the price directly determines the price, often from more than 200 rubles (about 40 yuan ***) to 200,000 Rupee is not the same. The sari is already beautiful, but the Indian nation is very beautiful. Therefore, the head, neck, shoulders, ears, wrists, fingers, ankles and even the nose ring are all adorned with glittering gold and silver ornaments. Become interesting, more charming.

Characteristics of the Indian Saree's unique style mentioned India's clothes, people will surely immediately say: "India has saree." Saree is India's most unique national dress. According to legend, Sari has a history of more than 5,000 years. In ancient Indian sculptures and frescoes, it is common for women to wear saris. The earliest sarees were worn only during religious ceremonies and later evolved into women's uniforms. Saris has a wide range of styles and eclectic styles. On festive days, Indian women will wear their favorite sari, point traditional auspiciousness, paint My Home, go shopping, visit friends and ask friends. The sarees are also different because of the richness of the wearer. The sarees worn by the poor are mostly made of cotton or hemp, while the ladies wear sarees made of silk or gauze. The sashes are woven in gold and silver threads. The pattern decoration is in stark contrast.

In addition to sari, Indian women also have a more common type of clothing. Their blouses are relatively loose. They grow up to the knees and call them “Gurti”. The lower bodies are tight trousers and they are called “Selva”. A scarf went round the neck and drifted long back.

The most common costume for Indian men is Totti, just as we saw Gandhi wearing in the movie. "Totti" is actually a 34-meter-long piece of white cloth, wrapped around his waist, knees down to the bottom, and some feet down. With the development of society, men’s clothes have also improved. In addition to “Totti”, the upper body has added a big fat shirt called “Gulda”. When it's cold, add a shawl. In some particularly important occasions, it is common to see old people wearing "Gulda", "Totti", and foot slippers. Foreigners who are unaware of the situation often think that these people are insignificant. In fact, this kind of dress is the most important symbol of status. However, in the cities, men's clothing has been tending to westernization. Suits are almost the most common men's clothing. Even if they do not wear formal suits, they are Western-style shirts and trousers. Indian men, especially government officials with status, often wear a shirt that resembles a "Zongshang" in a formal setting. It is also a tight collar, a pocket on the chest, and a pen. It also looks full of spirit. In the elegant, beautiful, colorful and fragrant private gardens, the oriental beauty of walking in the swaying dress is dressed in mysterious sari. It brings us the charming fragrance and blossoms!