Title
Wedding sari
Year/Period
Early-mid 20th century
Region
Singapore
Object Type
wedding clothes, saris (garments)
Accession No.
2008-00197
Collection of
Credit Line
Gift of Ms. Leaena Tambyah
NLB Type
Costume
The sari (or saree) is a piece of cloth (cotton, synthetic material or silk), ranging from 6 to 9 yards in length and worn over a blouse and petticoat. The sari is draped around the body and is worn in varying ways depending on the style prevalent in the particular Indian community.
