The Disappearing Dress
Recently I attended a social function, where to my surprise, among the 300 odd women present, I was the sole one wearing a saree (barring a few 60 plus senior citizens). It got me contemplating -why is the current generation so wary of donning our National Dress? Saree is the most beautiful and graceful garment which flatters women of all shapes and sizes and ages. It is versatile, classy and can be worn for both religious events and swanky cocktail parties. It is the only dress which can make a lady look elegant and sensuous at the same time. Our country has a rich cultural heritage with each state having its unique masterpiece which is traditionally worn. The Kanjeevaram of Tamil Nadu, Kasavu of Kerala, Banarasee of UP, Chanderi of MP, Sambalpuri of Odisha, Jamdani of Bengal, Mekhela Chador of Assam, Paithani of Maharashtra, Lehariya and Bandhani of Rajasthan and Patola of Gujarat and the list goes on…Endless varieties of fabrics, intricate designs, different weave...