How much does a sari cost?

Good quality Banarasi saris start from around 2,000 rupees. The simplest exquisite Paithani sari is not cheap and begins at around 10,000 rupees. Bandhani saris are much more affordable, from 1,000 rupees. As far as upper price limits go for saris, the amount can easily extend to 50,000 rupees or more.

How old is the sari?

The earliest records of a garment similar to the sari can be traced back to the Indus Valley Civilisation that flourished between 2800 and 1800BC in what is today northwest India. The word “sari” is believed to be derived from a Sanskrit word meaning “strip of cloth”.

Are sarees cheap in India?

Purchasing a beautiful sari in India is still inexpensive compared to Western prices though. The main thing that affects the price of a sari is the type of fabric that it’s made out of. Plainly printed silk saris are available from 1,500 rupees. Good quality Banarasi saris start from around 2,000 rupees.

Why is the saree fall so important?

The saree fall is a constant, vital companion of saree. Just as you can’t do without a form-flattering, well-fitting blouse, you have to have a saree fall attached well, in order to get a good drape. Many new saree wearers, though, don’t understand this compulsion.

What are the disadvantages of wearing a saree?

Sarees are unstitched reams of fabrics. On their own, many of them lack tensile strength and are, thus, prone to stretching and tearing. The saree hem that falls near feet is liable to entangle with foot-wear or come under feet, and may keep scraping the ground and hard surfaces, when the wearer walks.

Why does the saree Hem fall near the feet?

The saree hem that falls near feet is liable to entangle with foot-wear or come under feet, and may keep scraping the ground and hard surfaces, when the wearer walks. This further subjects the saree hem to tearing and damage.

What is the best material for a sari fall?

Rubia cotton is a popular and suitable fall fabric, available at most fall sellers. Colour Fastness – Check a fall for colour bleeding, before attaching it to your saree. Do not attach a fall, if its colour is not fast and bleeds, as it will destroy your saree later on. Preferably, was the sari fall, dry and iron it before sewing it on.