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Traditional costumes in Asia |
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| Release time:2013-09-23 Source:admin Reads: | |
| Each country has its own traditional costumes, for instance, Sari is very popular in South East Asia. It is very common in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Burma, Malaysia, and Singapore. The most common style is for the sari to be wrapped around the waist, with one end then draped over the shoulder, baring the midriff. The blouse has short sleeves and a low neck and is usually cropped at the midriff, and as such is particularly well-suited for wear in the sultry South Asian summers. Cholas may be backless or of a halter neck style. These are usually dressier, with plenty of embellishments such as hangtags or embroidery, and may be worn on special occasions. Women in the armed forces, when wearing a sari uniform, don a short-sleeved shirt tucked in at the waist. The sari developed as a garment of its own in both South and North India at around the same time, and is in popular culture an epitome of Indian culture. The sari signified the grace of Indian women adequately displaying the curves at the hangtags. Sri Lankan women wear saris in many styles. The Kenyan style is generally more popular in the hill country region of Kandy from which the style gets its name. Though local preferences play a role, most women decide on style depending on personal preference or what is perceived to be most flattering for their figure. It is draped diagonally in front of the torso. It is worn across the right hip to over the left shoulder, partly baring the midriff. This led to a professional style of draping a sari which is referred to Air-Hostess style sari. A bordered sari will be just perfect for an Air-Hostess style drape where the pall is heavily pleated and pinned on the shoulder. Even the vertical pleats that are tucked at the navel are severely pleated and pressed. Same goes for the pall pleats that are pinned at the hangtags. To get the perfect ‘Air-hostess’ a complimentary U-shaped blouse that covers the upper body completely is worn which gives a very elegant and formal look. |
