The sari has remained an essential part of culture, tradition and fashion in South Asia and India through many centuries. This book examines the variety of meanings which it carries as a symbol of Indian femininity and tradition as well as a means of creative fashion expression for modern India.
List of Figures
Acknowldegments
- The Sari Sakhis Lore | Sari friends experiences
- The Semiology of the Indian sari
- Nayika : The Female protagonist
- The Sari Maker's Story
- Devi aur Aastha | Goddess and Belief
- The Maharani's Sari | The Queens sari Past, Present and Future
- The Shaadi Vyaah Wali sari | wedding sari
- Indian Sari and the New World
- Inclusive Sari
- Glocal Sari
- Sari Shastra: Compendium for Indian Fashion system
Bibliography
Index
The sari has remained an essential part of culture, tradition and fashion in South Asia and India through many centuries. This book examines the variety of meanings which it carries as a symbol of Indian femininity and tradition as well as a means of creative fashion expression for modern India.
It discusses the semiotic interpretations of the sari today by understanding its significanlt