Can an American Girl Wear a Sari?

Although the Indian sari is one of the most beautiful and comfortable cloth for a woman to wear, some western women think that if they wear a sari, it will offend indians.

I'm Indian-American and I never thought people had such rediculous ideas. To shake their fear, I compiled this video.

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Some facts about the Sari:
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1. The most expensive Saris are handmade on a handloom.

2. The least expensive ones are made in the mills.

3. A sari is like a canvas for a weaver where he/she weaves the events that go on in life.

4. Saris come in 3 different types, woven, printed and embroidered.

5. A sari can take from 2 months anywhere to 2 years to make.

6. Bridal saris are very expensive. In South India, the boarder of a Bridal sari is usually large. In North India, the sari's are completely different.

7. The sari is decked in ancient history, belonging to Hinduism (real name: Shantana Dharma). It is a garment of celestial proportions.

8. In Hinduism, a hole in the fabric made with a needle was considered to be impure. That's why saris are woven.

9. Saris go best with matching blouses.

10. Sari Designers get very creative. I've once seen an Egyptian themed sari. It was beautiful nonetheless.

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[Dagmara1966]

@pinkysingh007 I am half Polish and half Pakistani , and I love the culture of India. Even as a child I always watched Indian movies, I also feel that sarees are very beautiful . I myself want to buy a saree. However just because I want to buy and wear a saree does not mean that I am trying to be Indian. I respect all people of all nations. I am sad to read such comments as yours, I know I am not Indian. I am not trying to be Indian. Judgment. is not the right thing to do.

[chonitin]

how do they do when they have to use the restroom?

[posanjit]

@Telears u know this is ur language and ur culture...u define it by using this type bad word below the super cultural video.

u cant compare ur low culture to high class indian culture

[bunneh87]

no it doesnt suit them -_-

[stormynite6]

Crap !!

[SuperCheesetastic]

I bought some sari fabric today.

I think i'll make a scarf or pencil skirt out of it.

It's sooo pretty!

[rossonera4life]

It's not offensive at all! In fact, it's nice seeing Americans embrace Indian culture! :)

[pravicpu]

its very hard for them to wear. appreciate the effort

[mahender6969]

sari never look good on white people as it does on indian woman, in fact scratch that, it never look good on them at all, only mini skirt with thung.

[Muralidharan001]

@LordKaisen In ancient period India was leading exporter of textiles so some/many Romans wearing Indian style dresses is not surprise

[Muralidharan001]

@cornelius386 Sari is won't suite white gals