Wedding sari

Title
Wedding sari
Year/Period
Early-mid 20th century
Region
Singapore
Dimension
Gross measurement: H: 97.0 x (w/o fringe),
x W: 87.3cm
Accession No.
2008-00197-002
Credit Line
Gift of Ms. Leaena Tambyah

The sari (or saree) is a piece of cloth (cotton, synthetic material or silk), ranging from 6 to 9 yards in length and worn over a blouse and petticoat. The sari is draped around the body and is worn in varying ways depending on the style prevalent in the particular Indian community.