Unwrapped

Sari/Saree (noun)-

A garment consisting of a length of cotton or silk elaborately draped around the body, traditionally worn by women from South Asia.

This past weekend I attended a traditional Hindu wedding. The bride, along with many of the women in attendance, wore saris/sarees. Intricate and colorful, the presence of these vibrant garments gave the occasion an elegant glean.

During cocktail hour, one of the women shared with me that her sari was made from nine yards of fabric, wrapped with protracted precision. I don't think I grasped just how much cloth and skill were involved until the line for the women's restroom came to a complete halt. 

Being fashionable takes time. But beauty is always worth the wait... 

"The sari's radiance, vigor and variety, produced by a single straight length of cloth, should give us in the West pause and make us think twice about the zipper, the dart, and the shoulder pad." - Naveen Patnaik