Drawing on experiences from villagers in Bengal to scientists in Bangalorethis book explores the beauty adaptability and personality of Indias mosticonic garmen... » 

Drawing on experiences from villagers in Bengal to scientists in Bangalorethis book explores the beauty adaptability and personality of Indias mosticonic garment. Banerjee and Miller show why the sari has survived and indeedflourished as everyday dress when most of the world has adopted westernclothing. Their book presents both an intimate portrait of the lives of womenin India today and an alternative way for us all to think about ourrelationship to the clothes we wear. Lavishly illustrated and rich in personaltestimony The Sari expertly shows how one of the worlds most simplyconstructed garments can reveal the intricate design of life in modern India. «