Sari

A sari is a draped cloth and women's garment in the Indian subcontinent. It consists of an un-stitched stretch of woven fabric arranged over the body as a dress, with one end attached to the waist, while the other end rests over one shoulder as a stole, sometimes baring a part of the midriff. It may vary from 4.

5 to 9 yards in length, and 24 to 47 inches in breadth, and is a form of ethnic clothing in India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Pakistan.
There are various names and styles of sari manufacture and draping, the most common being the Nivi style.
The sari is worn with a fitted bodice also called a choli and a petticoat called ghagra, parkar, or ul-pavadai.

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