The sari - a solution for truly gothic summer wear?
Greensleeves
Hari mystique, but I never really got it until I saw _Kama Sutra: A Tale of
Love_ last year. Pretty, *pretty* movie, especially for a history buff like
me, who until recently tended to focus her interest on the sixteenth century
in the West.
Now I want a sari, especially after finding a site that shows how to wear
one properly. I even bid on a few on Ebay, but sadly without much success.
They don't really offer as many in green (must have GREEN! *drool*), or in
the style I want, but I will persevere. Buying one at full retail just
doesn't seem to be an option - those things are *fantastically* expensive.
I was thinking about it, and it struck me that saris, and other Indian garb,
could be a great boon to people of gothic taste during the sweltering summer
months. Sumptuous fabrics, rich trims, sparkles, glitter, and belly-baring
tops to show off the latest piercings... they even have quite a few outfits
in black.
But the best part is *air conditioning*. Because these clothes are designed
for hot countries, they would be a lot cooler, yet at the same time much
more stylish and unique.
Has anyone else thought of this? Does anyone here own a sari? (Or know
where I could get one cheap - it's not in the FAQ)
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>I think they're beeeeautiful, but damned if I knew how to wrap one! I
>have to get my friends to help me. There's a certain knack to wrapping them.
Sometime last year someone posted this link:
http://www.kerala.com/fashion/hwsari.htm
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> My only concern when it comes to wearing a sari is tradition..
> like I do not want to offend anyone if I wear a color I am not
> supposed to, or even the fact that I am queen of the honkeys wearing a
> sari..altho the indan people I know actually are trying to get me a
> sari..they wear regular clothes all the time tho, and only wear saris
> for special occasion..
>
That's my main hesitation with it. I figure that, well, I hate it when I
see people wearing band t-shirts when they've never heard the band, so I
can imagine others feeling the same way seeing that weird art chick
wearing a traditional Indian garment. :)
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Alchemy
>where I could get one cheap - it's not in the FAQ)
>
Wear, own, adore. Both of mine were gifts, along with a few choli tops. I
wear mine trimmed with tiny silver coins and china flats. Very comfy.
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snow glass apples
<greensle...@yahoo.ca> wrote:
>
>Now I want a sari, especially after finding a site that shows how to wear
>one properly. I even bid on a few on Ebay, but sadly without much success.
>They don't really offer as many in green (must have GREEN! *drool*), or in
>the style I want, but I will persevere. Buying one at full retail just
>doesn't seem to be an option - those things are *fantastically* expensive.
>
>I was thinking about it, and it struck me that saris, and other Indian garb,
>could be a great boon to people of gothic taste during the sweltering summer
>months. Sumptuous fabrics, rich trims, sparkles, glitter, and belly-baring
>tops to show off the latest piercings... they even have quite a few outfits
>in black.
>
>But the best part is *air conditioning*. Because these clothes are designed
>for hot countries, they would be a lot cooler, yet at the same time much
>more stylish and unique.
>
>Has anyone else thought of this? Does anyone here own a sari? (Or know
>where I could get one cheap - it's not in the FAQ)
a decent one is not cheap..
I have a few people I know who are tradiotnal indian and all
it all depends on the fabric also, there are a lot of factors..
But yes I would love to own a sari!!!
they are beautiful and well ventliated..
as for showing of the belly thing , I do not think that would be wise,
how does the saying go?? I gave up the 6 pack and went right for the
keg..
My only concern when it comes to wearing a sari is tradition..
like I do not want to offend anyone if I wear a color I am not
supposed to, or even the fact that I am queen of the honkeys wearing a
sari..altho the indan people I know actually are trying to get me a
sari..they wear regular clothes all the time tho, and only wear saris
for special occasion..
its funny Alchemy and I just had this discussion..recently
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. vivian .
cheapest place to get them that I know of is - heheh - India. Sorry, it's
true. I think they're beeeeautiful, but damned if I knew how to wrap one! I
have to get my friends to help me. There's a certain knack to wrapping them.
I had a friend who, when she was preggers and got really big, wore hers all
throughout the summer. (She's not Indian, but people commented on how cool it
was all the time.) Very comfy and much cuter than typical maternity wear -
like a tacky sailor suit with anchor appliques!
Now go see Earth and Fire, two amazing movies directed by a Canadian woman
named Deepa Mehta. Most Indian movies are crap, breaking into song in random
places that don't make any sense, etc. They're just cheese. But Earth and
Fire (and soon to come, Wind) are aaaaaammmaaaazing. And informative for
anyone who doesn't know about India's rich cultural history. :)
vivian.
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bai...@pinkiesenteract.com
> Now I want a sari, especially after finding a site that shows how to wear
> one properly. I even bid on a few on Ebay, but sadly without much success.
> They don't really offer as many in green (must have GREEN! *drool*), or in
> the style I want, but I will persevere. Buying one at full retail just
> doesn't seem to be an option - those things are *fantastically* expensive.
Best of luck to you. I've got 4 currently. 2 are silk and were purchased
in the Little India area of Chicago. They're both fairly simple (plain
pallu's, fairly simple borders). Both ran about $100. I purchased a
synthetic chiffon one with a great print for, I think about $35 at the
same store. The other ones was a green cotton one I got off eBay from just
julia (And love to death). I wish I knew where to get more cotton ones,
but they're oddly hard to come by around here.
> I was thinking about it, and it struck me that saris, and other Indian garb,
> could be a great boon to people of gothic taste during the sweltering summer
> months. Sumptuous fabrics, rich trims, sparkles, glitter, and belly-baring
> tops to show off the latest piercings... they even have quite a few outfits
> in black.
I tend to wear my saris in a dhoti (pants-like) or simple sarong-style
wrap, generally with a regular Western (non-Indian, not "cowboy") style
top. I really dont have the belly to go showing off in a choli. I also
don't usually wear them with a petticoat, but that makes wrapping a bit
more difficult.
> Has anyone else thought of this? Does anyone here own a sari? (Or know
> where I could get one cheap - it's not in the FAQ)
"Cheap" is really going to depend a lot on what you want. If you don't
have an substantial Indian community in your town, it's going to be even
harder. I have found very few places online that sell saris, and most of
them are off the super-fancy variety, in the 200-300 dollar range.
If you're really serious about delving into different methods of draping,
BUY THIS BOOK.
http://www.devi.net/shakti/saribook.html
I've owned two copies now, and it is the most comprehensive guide
published.
The only other link I can offer, is the page for the SCA_India mailing
list I maintain.
http://www.enteract.com/~larisa/SCA_India/links.html
There's links to Indian costume pages as well as other art & history
information.
Best of luck,
b@|+/-\1
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sushi off his ass. this is clearly the latter case.
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MakeupGrrl
wrote:
>My only concern when it comes to wearing a sari is tradition..
>like I do not want to offend anyone if I wear a color I am not
>supposed to, or even the fact that I am queen of the honkeys wearing a
>sari..altho the indan people I know actually are trying to get me a
>sari..they wear regular clothes all the time tho, and only wear saris
>for special occasion..
I read an interesting post somewhere concerning just that --
apparently, the sari is dying out in India; it's something that only
older women wear on a daily basis (for younger women it's a
special-occasion thing). The poster said that to the contrary, she
would be so happy to see Westerners wear saris, because it would help
to keep the tradition alive -- not to mention that Western fashion
eventually makes its way to the East. I had also wondered if wearing
the garment could somehow be offensive, but apparently it isn't looked
at that way. (Of course, I'm going on a singular post, and it could
have been from the most laid-back Indian woman on the planet, I don't
know).
MG
bai...@pinkiesenteract.com
> My only concern when it comes to wearing a sari is tradition..
> like I do not want to offend anyone if I wear a color I am not
> supposed to, or even the fact that I am queen of the honkeys wearing a
> sari..altho the indan people I know actually are trying to get me a
> sari..they wear regular clothes all the time tho, and only wear saris
> for special occasion..
Seriously, there's little worry in offending anyone. I asked my Indian
dance teacher this same question a while back and she said that most
Indians don't have a problem with it. Given how badly the women at the
sari shops want to sell them to me, I can pretty much garantee you wont
cause any offense.
As for colors, the only ones you may want to watch out for are white,
yellow, and orange. I have a vague recollection of these colors having
some signifigance, but if you've really got your heart set on that
bright-orange sari, you may want to do a bit of research first.
hmmm
If any of you live in the Orange County/LA area, there are several sari shops
on Pioneer Blvd. just north of South Street in Cerritos. I purchased my sari
at one of the shops there, and they gave me a set of twelve beautiful green
bangle bracelets for free...very lovely.
iluminaria
m.k...@mindspring.com
>one properly. I even bid on a few on Ebay, but sadly without much success.
>They don't really offer as many in green (must have GREEN! *drool*), or in
>the style I want, but I will persevere. Buying one at full retail just
>doesn't seem to be an option - those things are *fantastically* expensive.
>Has anyone else thought of this? Does anyone here own a sari? (Or know
>where I could get one cheap - it's not in the FAQ)
I got two saris while in India for a month a year or so ago. So they were
tailor made for me and it was fantastically cheap. Like thirty five bucks
for both. And they came with glorious sheer scarves as well that are 6 feet
long. It's a beautiful thing.
I wear mine fairly often in the summer because the fabrics are so cool.
They breathe. The sari style of pant with the dress-style top is actually
kind of layered, but it works because it's done with light fabric. They
were all I wore in India when the temperatures were 105 degrees Farenheit
and that was in the shade (quite literally). I think you'd love them.
And, they are very stylish. I got henna on my feet and felt all earth
mother-y and sometimes, when I'm feeling rather fierce, I vamp it up and
play Kali. It's a great look for a vengeful mood.
I don't think there is any social stigma attached to non-Indians wearing
saris. It was the only thing that helped me blend in New Dehli. I felt
like I was the only white chick in New Dehli for a while there. Have you
ever been stared at by thirty men all riding in the bed of a pick-up? I
have.
I don't think you'll be able to find a sari here in the states (especially a
nice one) that is ready made for cheap. If you're going to spend some
money, go to an Indian tailor and have them make one especially for you. If
you sew, find a pattern and go to town. That way you can really invest in
the fabric and the trims. Have fun.
marianne
*who is going to wear her bright bright green-blue sari tomorrow*
angldst
<m.k...@mindspring.com> wrote:
> >Now I want a sari, especially after finding a site that shows how to
wear
> >one properly. I even bid on a few on Ebay, but sadly without much
success.
> >They don't really offer as many in green (must have GREEN! *drool*),
or in
> >the style I want, but I will persevere. Buying one at full retail
just
> >doesn't seem to be an option - those things are *fantastically*
expensive.
>
> >Has anyone else thought of this? Does anyone here own a sari? (Or
know
> >where I could get one cheap - it's not in the FAQ)
I own one set of chalwar khameez (also spelled salwar kamiz and other
variants), which is a 'suit' of a tunic coming down to knees or just
below worn over baggyish drawstring trousers. Mine is of cream coloured
cotton with turquoise and purple embroidery trimmed with teeny mirrors.
verra comfortable for humid DC summers. I'm going to try to get some
darker coloured ones this year, as they are so comfy. :)
I got mine at a shop called "india sari palace' in the langley park area
of Maryland. Any area with a decent indian population should have shops
where you could look. some fabric stores are also starting to stock
fabrics that would be especially appropriate for saris (border prints,
especially). if you found the fabric of the appropriate width that you
like, merely buy six-nine metres of it and hem the raw edges, and you'd
have a sari wrap. :)
HTH,
angldst/Donna
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just julia
: Now I want a sari, especially after finding a site that shows how to wear
: one properly. I even bid on a few on Ebay, but sadly without much success.
: They don't really offer as many in green (must have GREEN! *drool*), or in
: the style I want, but I will persevere. Buying one at full retail just
: doesn't seem to be an option - those things are *fantastically* expensive.
Look for the ppl who are selling them from India. You can get simplish
ones for $20 and under, fancier ones for $40 and under. If you know
anyone going to India, get them to buy you one. Also, pop by a Krishna
temple and see if they sell any. I have one my roomie's mom brought me
from India. Very purty shimmery purple, though the edges are snagged to
hell, I need to hem them.
j
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>
>I got two saris while in India for a month a year or so ago. So they were
>tailor made for me and it was fantastically cheap. Like thirty five bucks
>for both. And they came with glorious sheer scarves as well that are 6 feet
>long. It's a beautiful thing.
the magic of it all..
I need to go anywhere...there is a whole world waiting for me to
explore.... You figure india would have much cheaper saris since if
not now, they were an every day garment, where as here they are not..
I could spend hundreds of dollars easily on pretty indian made
garments..
~ophelia
who really has not left new jersey
Serendipitous Spice
<8ded82$bqn$2...@slb6.atl.mindspring.net>...
>like I was the only white chick in New Dehli for a while there. Have you
>ever been stared at by thirty men all riding in the bed of a pick-up? I
>have.
actually... so have i. :) ok, i don't know exactly how many men there were,
but enough to pack the back of the pickup. and it's happened twice!! once
in houston, once in phoenix. kooky!
love and light,
~*~Carly
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Laexis
> where I could get one cheap - it's not in the FAQ)
A place to look might be http://www.bigsarongs.com
While it seems to be geared toward larger women, I think they may be suitable
for smaller women as well. The 4 x 6 sarongs (Same as saris, right?) come in
floral and abstract designs. Florals are $40, and the abstract designs are $30.
While I didn't see any in your longed-for green, it might be worth a shot to
call them (Toll-free) at
-- Alexis
Lady Miss Violet
purple and yellow one to my "antiprom"=) I love the way i can show my chubby
tummy and not look like white trash=)
Vi
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m.k...@mindspring.com
>*sigh* You are so lucky, I need to visit india...I love the colors and
>the magic of it all..
easily the most interesting place on the planet that I have been. The way
history and the modern age are living together is fascinating if nothing
else. And the completely different social structure is wild. I love it
there. Went to the Taj Mahal (of course) and it is astounding. The only
cool (temp-wise) place in the whole country. And it's clean, unlike the
rest of India. India smells. A lot. And, useless trivia knowledge, cows
can't walk backward so if you want them to move out of the way of your car,
you have to aim for their rear ends.
>I need to go anywhere...there is a whole world waiting for me to
>explore.... You figure india would have much cheaper saris since if
>not now, they were an every day garment, where as here they are not..
>I could spend hundreds of dollars easily on pretty indian made
>garments..
When I was in Dehli, two years ago I guess, saris were everywhere being worn
by all the women. I didn't see western style clothes on many people. Maybe
it's changed, or maybe this thing with Western style clothes is a class
thing. I didn't even see places that sold ready made, off the rack clothes.
Tailors were everywhere and just about everyone had their clothes made for
them. For a couple of hundred dollars, you could get an amazing amount of
clothes. And other interesting knick-knacky things too. Incense. I
brought back loads of Indian incense. Hand carved little stone boxes. I
had thought Thailand was cheap, but India was loads cheaper. I think
everyone should go.
I was so impressed by how old everything is. I mean, here in the States,
we're a little over 200 years old, right? Well, the Taj Mahal was forever
freaking old (like 300 years) before we were a country. And India is filled
with things like that. It's amazing and it makes me feel kind of weird. On
the other hand, there is so much power in being an American abroad. We
spent the 4th of July at the embassy and ate beef hamburgers. In the middle
of India. It was kind of wild. That 4th of July was one of the few times I
felt patriotic.
Anway. Saris rock.
marianne
Archaea
> A friend in high school found them appealing - I think it was the old Mata
> Hari mystique, but I never really got it until I saw _Kama Sutra: A Tale of
> Love_ last year. Pretty, *pretty* movie, especially for a history buff like
> me, who until recently tended to focus her interest on the sixteenth century
> in the West.
> I was thinking about it, and it struck me that saris, and other Indian garb,
> could be a great boon to people of gothic taste during the sweltering summer
> months. Sumptuous fabrics, rich trims, sparkles, glitter, and belly-baring
> tops to show off the latest piercings... they even have quite a few outfits
> in black.
>
> But the best part is *air conditioning*. Because these clothes are designed
> for hot countries, they would be a lot cooler, yet at the same time much
> more stylish and unique.
>
> Has anyone else thought of this? Does anyone here own a sari? (Or know
> where I could get one cheap - it's not in the FAQ)
Having read this thread, I suddenly remembered that my local market (in
the UK, alas :) has a second-hand clothes stall which has recently taken
to selling sari lengths, and I can never find summer clothes I like- so
I popped into town and brought home a gorgeous black georgette sari with
a silver print for only ten pounds :)
Now all I have to do is find one of those underskirts you wear
underneath it- it's completely see-through *blush*
Archaea XX
snow glass apples
>>*sigh* You are so lucky, I need to visit india...I love the colors and
>>the magic of it all..
>India is freaking amazing. Oh my gosh. I was there for a month and it is
>easily the most interesting place on the planet that I have been. The way
>history and the modern age are living together is fascinating if nothing
>else. And the completely different social structure is wild. I love it
>there. Went to the Taj Mahal (of course) and it is astounding. The only
>cool (temp-wise) place in the whole country. And it's clean, unlike the
>rest of India. India smells. A lot. And, useless trivia knowledge, cows
>can't walk backward so if you want them to move out of the way of your car,
>you have to aim for their rear ends.
>
Well then it is settled, you and I are going to india!!!
we'll save up and do an AGF does india thing..
we'll go shopping, and just be cooly yo..
~ophelia
scrounges around her room for some pennys
m.k...@mindspring.com
>Well then it is settled, you and I are going to india!!!
>we'll save up and do an AGF does india thing..
>we'll go shopping, and just be cooly yo..
>
>~ophelia
>scrounges around her room for some pennys
Oooh! I found 27 cents in the couch! That's a start anyway....
I think it's running around $1500-$1800 for a round trip plane ticket.
Getting there is the expensive part. Too bad we can't put together an AGF
world tour! Someone needs to win the lottery.
marianne
Lucy Bond
<dong...@aol.complicated> writes
>>Has anyone else thought of this? Does anyone here own a sari? (Or know
>>where I could get one cheap - it's not in the FAQ)
>>
>
>wear mine trimmed with tiny silver coins and china flats. Very comfy.
Ooh! Is that the correct name for the top?
A friend just bought a beautiful sari half price for 45UK here in
Manchester, & the top didn't fit her, so she's selling it to me!
It is *so* beautiful. Bright sky-blue with fine gold embroidery all over
the front & little gold holographic sequins.
Dunno yet what I can wear it with without looking too hippy-ish. Not
looking too hippy-ish is currently one of my biggest obsessions, because
I often get hassled in the street for it lately, driving me to dress
very functionally in black combats & hoodies & get more & more hair cut
off. Stupid people. I'm not a hippy, I just like long skirts sometimes.
Lucy
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kyro...@my-deja.com
> I own one set of chalwar khameez (also spelled salwar kamiz and other
> variants), which is a 'suit' of a tunic coming down to knees or just
> below worn over baggyish drawstring trousers.
I own about six of these - but only the tunic part, not the pants. I
bought them at goodwill for $1.25 each. They are fantastically
comfortable. Most of mine also came with matching scarves which i use to
tie them in at the waist to make them a little more form fitting.
--Kyronfive
just julia
:> Has anyone else thought of this? Does anyone here own a sari? (Or know
:> where I could get one cheap - it's not in the FAQ)
: A place to look might be http://www.bigsarongs.com
: While it seems to be geared toward larger women, I think they may be suitable
: for smaller women as well. The 4 x 6 sarongs (Same as saris, right?) come in
Sarongs are different than saris. Saris usually have a decorative border
on top and bottom long edge, and a fancy border chunk on one end (the
pallau).
j
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Greensleeves
> i've been interested in purchasing a sari for a while, but have also
> been taken aback by the prices i've seen. i did, however, recently
> find a website that sells beautiful handwoven saris at what seems to
> be an extremely low price. the most expensive one listed is $44, the
> cheapest $25.
> granted, i have not read this site over completely, so there may be
> a catch, but i'm going to e-mail them asking the particulars of their
> shipping costs, etc to make sure i am understanding their prices
> correctly.
I think I found the catch - they're over in India. I've never ordered
anything from anywhere other than the U.S. and at the moment I'm feeling
rather conservative. In the end I might end up paying a large amount in
import duties. If anyone orders from this place, though, I think we would
all like to hear how it turned out - those prices really are wonderful!
I also found a site for a company selling saris: http://www.gagan.com/ This
appears to be an American company and they even the gorgeous banarasi type,
which are the ones with a great deal of metallic embroidery - and the kind I
like most of all. I have expensive taste. :(
The prices are still a little more than I wanted to pay - for some of the
figures quoted I'd as soon buy myself a corset. But this one here breaks my
heart http://www.gagan.com/crepesilksarees/emeraldgreen.htm
Fortunately I also found a local store which sells saris - now all I need to
do is get some time off from my constant work to check it out.
Greensleeves
(Tosses some pennies into the pot for the AGF India pilgrimage)
H Duffy
Archaea <arch...@darkwave.org.uk.POING> wrote in message
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> Greensleeves wrote:
>
> > I was thinking about it, and it struck me that saris, and other Indian
garb,
> > could be a great boon to people of gothic taste during the sweltering
summer
> > months. Sumptuous fabrics, rich trims, sparkles, glitter, and
belly-baring
> > tops to show off the latest piercings... they even have quite a few
outfits
> > in black.
> >
> > But the best part is *air conditioning*. Because these clothes are
designed
> > for hot countries, they would be a lot cooler, yet at the same time much
> > more stylish and unique.
> >
> > where I could get one cheap - it's not in the FAQ)
Late reply, 'cos I've been on holiday!
I have a couple of saris, one plain black one and one sheer blue one with
heavy white-silver embroidery; I love 'em to bits. They are elegant and
feminine and comfortable and you can put on or lose as much weight as you
like and they'll still fit! Plus they have a built-in shawl, so when the
evening gets a little cooler, they're still perfect.
>
> Having read this thread, I suddenly remembered that my local market (in
> the UK, alas :) has a second-hand clothes stall which has recently taken
> to selling sari lengths, and I can never find summer clothes I like- so
> I popped into town and brought home a gorgeous black georgette sari with
> a silver print for only ten pounds :)
My first sari (the blue one) was a find at Oxfam, and cost about £14,
including the petticoat!
>
> Now all I have to do is find one of those underskirts you wear
> underneath it- it's completely see-through *blush*
Whereabouts in the UK are you? Any town with a reasonable asian population
should have sari shops (I'm lucky, I live in Leicester, which allegedly has
the biggest sari shop outside India!), so it shouldn't be too hard to find a
petticoat. Failing that, a fairly plain slip which ties or buttons at the
waist should do. Don't use an elasticated one, though; It needs to be able
to carry a reasonable amount of weight, and elastic will stretch, sag, and
fall down!
If you're really having trouble finding one, let me know; I may be able to
help. They're cheap and plentiful here!
H
Wendy
shop offline, specifically to those in FL, GA, IL, MI, MA, MD, NJ, NH,
NY, OR, PN, TX, VI.
Shops that sell sarees:
http://www.garamchai.com/saree.htm
-Wendy
Ronnie
Thants not true. Actually sari being worn in the traditional way is
dying but people there are finding different ways to dress in a sari
and look cool. The old style was that the blouse sleeve used to be full
now they have sleevless blouses.
Also Check out this site http://www.indianselections.com for Sari
fabrics and sari home furnishings. They also have information on
wearing a sari.
Thanks
Ronnie