AN UNTOLD STORY OF INDIAN WOMEN COSTUMES - DRAPE TO PRE STITCHED SAREE

Abstract – Any country is identified by its geographical location, population, political system, ethnicity and cultural environment. Along with all these elements of identity, India is particularly known for its cultural identity on the world stage. In cultural identity, especially the costumes here have a different identity of their own.Most of the people in costume take pride in linking the saree with the Indian culture. Saree is a very special garment associated with Indian culture. In Asian countries like Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh and Pakistan, including India, there is a practice of wearing sari by women. The popularity of sarees has increased so much today that even big fashion designers are organizing saree special modeling events abroad