All the members are seen in this snap.Unfortunately the creator(in red and in specs)and her muse(In blue, standing beside her) have both been obscured by other behenjis in front.
Friday, April 6, 2007
sari
BEHENJIS PAINTING THE DEAN'S LAWN RED- The colour of Joy and Celebration.this has obviously been sourced from a website....
Beautiful Indian woman outfit may be spelled either "sari" or "saree". The etymology of the word "sari" is from the Sanskrit word 'sati', which means strip of cloth. This evolved into the Prakrit "sadi" and was later anglicized into "sari".
This wrapped and draped dress is worn by women from India in its various incarnations. Sari is not just a national dress but also a symbol of Indian culture and essential part of India as the country. If you are asked to describe an Indian woman, you will definitely mention sari and Indian bangles. Besides, you will picture a dancing Indian woman(a bit ridiculous statement though), and you will be absolutely right.
Sari plays a significant role in Indian culture. There are a number of myths and tales dedicated to sari. One of them says the following. When the beauteous Draupadi - wife of the Pandavas, was lost to the Kauravas in a gambling duel, the lecherous victors, intent on humiliating and harassing Draupadi, caught one end of the diaphanous material that draped her demurely, yet seductively. They continued to pull and unravel, but could not reach the end, and thus undrape her. Virtue triumphed yet again in this 5,000 year old Indian epic, the Mahabharata. Legend, fantasy, history or fact, it is the first recorded reference to the enduringly attractive Sari - the longest running 'in fashion' item of feminine apparel in the world.
In a metaphysical sense the Kauravas symbolize the forces of chaos and destruction, trying to unwind what is in effect, infinity. They are finally forced to stop, frustrated and defeated.
There is ample evidence of the sari in the earliest examples of Indian art. Sculptures from the Gandhara, Mathura and Gupta schools (1st- 6th century AD), suggest that the sari in its earlier form was a briefer garment, with a veil, and usually no discernable bodice (oops).
In extant North Indian miniature paintings, (particularly Jain, Rajasthani and Pahari schools from the 13th to the 19th centuries) it seems to consist of the diaphanous skirt and an equally diaphanous veil draped over a tiny bodice(oops again). This style still survives as the more voluminous lehanga of Rajasthan and Gujarat. Gradually this skirt and veil were amalgamated into one garment, but when and how this happened is not precisely clear. One theory, not fully substantiated, is that the style was created by Noor Jahan (d. 1645) wife of the Mughal emperor Jehangir (reigned. 1605-27).
Indian civilization has always placed a tremendous importance on unstitched fabrics like the sari and dhoti, which are given sacred overtones. The belief was that such a fabric was pure; perhaps because in the distant past needles of bone were used for stitching. Hence even to the present day, while attending pujas or other sacred ceremonies, the men dress up in dhotis while women wear the sari.
What is actually a sari and how to wear it? The sari is a multi-purpose garment that enhances the perfect figure and covers well the not so perfect ones(hehe... note the point your honour...). In fact the Indian woman's figure seems to fit in so much better with the sari as compared her western counterpart.
Sari is an untailored length of cloth, the fabric is highly structured and its design vocabulary very sophisticated. The material always light enough not to interfere with the fluidity of the drape is another source of varied tactile delight - cottons, silks, cottons mixed with silk, chiffons and tissues are some of the preferred mediums. The saris are embellished with medallions, fine floral 'butis', scrolled leaves, branches and creepers, stylized peacocks and parrots. Experiments with the endless designs and materials are unlimited. Sari is complemented with jewelry, for example bangles.
Sari can be worn in many ways. Underneath the sari one wears a waist-to-floor length skirt, tied tightly (agreed) at the waist by a drawstring and a blouse that ends just below the bust. A distinct part of the indian sari is gently or a 'pallav', the one end of the sari that goes across one shoulder to fall down the back, which differs in look as compared to the other end of sari. The blouse or a 'choli' has never been as versatile and trendy as it is now. There are embroidered blouses, cholis, some with strings for greater ventilation(strings....ventilation??), some with high cuts that are deep both in the front and in the back, all of which gives the wearer a look that can range from confident to sexy.
Opulent women outfit makes Indian women even more beautiful. (behenjis Rejoice!!!)
Beautiful Indian woman outfit may be spelled either "sari" or "saree". The etymology of the word "sari" is from the Sanskrit word 'sati', which means strip of cloth. This evolved into the Prakrit "sadi" and was later anglicized into "sari".
This wrapped and draped dress is worn by women from India in its various incarnations. Sari is not just a national dress but also a symbol of Indian culture and essential part of India as the country. If you are asked to describe an Indian woman, you will definitely mention sari and Indian bangles. Besides, you will picture a dancing Indian woman(a bit ridiculous statement though), and you will be absolutely right.
Sari plays a significant role in Indian culture. There are a number of myths and tales dedicated to sari. One of them says the following. When the beauteous Draupadi - wife of the Pandavas, was lost to the Kauravas in a gambling duel, the lecherous victors, intent on humiliating and harassing Draupadi, caught one end of the diaphanous material that draped her demurely, yet seductively. They continued to pull and unravel, but could not reach the end, and thus undrape her. Virtue triumphed yet again in this 5,000 year old Indian epic, the Mahabharata. Legend, fantasy, history or fact, it is the first recorded reference to the enduringly attractive Sari - the longest running 'in fashion' item of feminine apparel in the world.
In a metaphysical sense the Kauravas symbolize the forces of chaos and destruction, trying to unwind what is in effect, infinity. They are finally forced to stop, frustrated and defeated.
There is ample evidence of the sari in the earliest examples of Indian art. Sculptures from the Gandhara, Mathura and Gupta schools (1st- 6th century AD), suggest that the sari in its earlier form was a briefer garment, with a veil, and usually no discernable bodice (oops).
In extant North Indian miniature paintings, (particularly Jain, Rajasthani and Pahari schools from the 13th to the 19th centuries) it seems to consist of the diaphanous skirt and an equally diaphanous veil draped over a tiny bodice(oops again). This style still survives as the more voluminous lehanga of Rajasthan and Gujarat. Gradually this skirt and veil were amalgamated into one garment, but when and how this happened is not precisely clear. One theory, not fully substantiated, is that the style was created by Noor Jahan (d. 1645) wife of the Mughal emperor Jehangir (reigned. 1605-27).
Indian civilization has always placed a tremendous importance on unstitched fabrics like the sari and dhoti, which are given sacred overtones. The belief was that such a fabric was pure; perhaps because in the distant past needles of bone were used for stitching. Hence even to the present day, while attending pujas or other sacred ceremonies, the men dress up in dhotis while women wear the sari.
What is actually a sari and how to wear it? The sari is a multi-purpose garment that enhances the perfect figure and covers well the not so perfect ones(hehe... note the point your honour...). In fact the Indian woman's figure seems to fit in so much better with the sari as compared her western counterpart.
Sari is an untailored length of cloth, the fabric is highly structured and its design vocabulary very sophisticated. The material always light enough not to interfere with the fluidity of the drape is another source of varied tactile delight - cottons, silks, cottons mixed with silk, chiffons and tissues are some of the preferred mediums. The saris are embellished with medallions, fine floral 'butis', scrolled leaves, branches and creepers, stylized peacocks and parrots. Experiments with the endless designs and materials are unlimited. Sari is complemented with jewelry, for example bangles.
Sari can be worn in many ways. Underneath the sari one wears a waist-to-floor length skirt, tied tightly (agreed) at the waist by a drawstring and a blouse that ends just below the bust. A distinct part of the indian sari is gently or a 'pallav', the one end of the sari that goes across one shoulder to fall down the back, which differs in look as compared to the other end of sari. The blouse or a 'choli' has never been as versatile and trendy as it is now. There are embroidered blouses, cholis, some with strings for greater ventilation(strings....ventilation??), some with high cuts that are deep both in the front and in the back, all of which gives the wearer a look that can range from confident to sexy.
Opulent women outfit makes Indian women even more beautiful. (behenjis Rejoice!!!)
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