A symbol of femininity, the saree is perhaps the only non-woven garment in the world which is widely and gently worn in India and other Asian countries such as Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Myanmar. Wearing a saree has been an Indian tradition and culture for centuries. Women have been draping sarees since the Indus Valley civilization. Since then it has undergone many adjustments in design, color, fabric and draping style.
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