Illustration of sari
variants
or less commonly saree
: a garment of southern Asian women that consists of several yards of lightweight cloth draped so that one end forms a skirt and the other a head or shoulder covering
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Donning bangles, a refined necklace, and statement earrings are the norm with a sari or lehenga.
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Shelby Wax, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2024
On the flip side, a sari is just so timeless and is created using the most gorgeous of fabrics such as silk georgette or chiffon.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2024
The video shows the cat lying on her back, paws in the air, as the mom wraps a sari adorned with golden leaf patterns around her.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
The video shows a cat being dressed in a traditional sari by her owner's mom.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
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Shelby Wax, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2024
On the flip side, a sari is just so timeless and is created using the most gorgeous of fabrics such as silk georgette or chiffon.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2024
The video shows the cat lying on her back, paws in the air, as the mom wraps a sari adorned with golden leaf patterns around her.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
The video shows a cat being dressed in a traditional sari by her owner's mom.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
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“Sari.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sari. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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sari
noun
sa·ri
variants
also saree
: a garment worn by women in southern Asia that consists of a long cloth draped around the body and head or shoulder
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