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sari

Also known as saree, shari

thumb|Maharani [[Vijaya Raje Scindia of Gwalior dressed in sari, ]]

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Etymology
Origins and history
Styles of draping
Historic photographs and regional styles
{{anchor|Nivi}}Nivi style
Professional style of draping
Saris in various countries
Bangladesh
Sri Lanka
Nepal
Pakistan
Similarities with other Asian clothing
Ornamentation and decorative accessories
Saris outside the Indian subcontinent
Handloom and textiles
Northern and Central styles
Eastern styles
Western styles
Southern styles
Images
See also
Notes
References
Bibliography
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thumb|Maharani [[Vijaya Raje Scindia of Gwalior dressed in sari, ]]

A sari (, , ; also called sharee, saree or sadi) 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 (4.1 to 8.2 metres) in length, and 24 to 47 inches (60 to 120 centimetres) 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 ( or in southern India, choli in northern India, and in Nepal) and a petticoat called , , or . It remains fashionable in the Indian subcontinent and is also considered formal attire in the countries of the region.