I learned how to wrap a sari last night!

@Canellita (12029)
United States
September 23, 2012 7:43pm CST
I went over to my friend's home yesterday for an evening of food, dancing and sari wearing. We had been planning to get together for quite a while and once we finally set a date I very excited. I had been looking forward to this evening for weeks and when it finally arrived my car wouldn't start! Everything came on (lights, chimes, etc.), but when I turned the key all I heard was clicking. Once I was able to jump the battery and get underway I finally made it to my friend's. The foods and music were not really new, except for the dosas and idli. The dancing was a lot of fun, and I learned some things I didn't know about wearing a sari. For instance, I never realized there was an underskirt. It was a lot of fun and I hope we'll get to do it again.
2 responses
@allknowing (137771)
• India
24 Sep 12
The most difficult thing about a sari is to walk with it, if one is not used to! Did you get the hang of it anyway?
@Canellita (12029)
• United States
24 Sep 12
Funny you should say that. One of the older male guests made a comment about that very thing and I told him what I am about to type to you - even as a very young child, I would lift my skirt a little to allow me to walk when wearing a long dress or skirt. It's just natural for me.
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@allknowing (137771)
• India
24 Sep 12
That would spoil everything Canel... Sari is a graceful attire and lifting and walking would spoil it all. You better practice at home and then venture out!
@Canellita (12029)
• United States
21 Mar 13
Oops, somehow I missed your last response. I still have to get one of my own to wear and practice with. Perhaps this summer I'll find something I like within my budget.
@winterose (39887)
• Canada
24 Sep 12
I would love to learn how to and wear a sari,
@Canellita (12029)
• United States
21 Mar 13
Don't know why I never responded to this... There are a few sites on the web that show how to wrap them and there are a few sites that actually sell reasonably priced ones. If you don't care about the fiber content of the fabric I think you can get one for around $20. You could also get some fabric on clearance at the fabric store and practice with that.