Indian Sari

Saris are worn in different styles by different castes of people in different regions of India.

Maharastrians usually wear their sari as dhotis (tucked from the back).

Their saris are always longer than the normal sari.

Whereas Bengalis wear their pallu on the shoulder with a challa (bunch of keys) hanging from the pallu. Gujuratis wear their pallu over the blouse and their saris are known as patolas.

Marvaris, cover their head with their pallu according to a custom in which you are supposed to cover your head.

Fisherwomen wear tie up blouses and shorter saris.

Rajasthanis love wearing bandhani saris.

Indian sarees remain the traditional clothing of most Indian women, special in rural areas.

Indian dresses are greatly influenced by their background and culture.