Luxury from Forgotten Fabrics
About Saris
Wearing a sari is a tradition that dates back to around 3,000 BCE in the Indus Valley, mostly located in modern-day Pakistan. This length of fabric served both as a means of modesty and a way to express the wearer’s personality. Saris can be handwoven or machine-made and are predominantly worn by women in India, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Pakistan.
Saris contain fabric which is five to nine yards (4.5 to 8.2 meters) long and 44 to 48 inches (1.1 to 1.2 meters) wide. The layout is typically:
Main Body
This is the largest portion of the sari and makes up most of the fabric. It’s what the woman drapes around her body.
Pallu/Achal
The pallu (northern and western part of India), or achal (Bengal and parts of eastern India) is the end of the sari that is often left free over the shoulder or pleated for a more formal look. It usually has more elaborate designs, such as heavy embroidery, zari (gold or silver thread), or prints.
Border
The length of the sari has a border running along the edges, which may be embroidered or embellished. It adds a decorative element and defines the shape when the sari is worn.
Blouse Piece
Many saris come with a matching blouse piece, which is typically a 1-meter section at the end of the fabric. This piece is cut separately and sewn into a blouse.
Most of Elegance East’s saris were previously used and may have slight imperfections. These upcycled saris, along with their handcrafted elements, make each piece unique. Colors and conditions may vary slightly from the photos on this website. We hope you see these characteristics as part of what makes our products extraordinary.
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