Saree - Changing patterns of the traditional Indian apparel

Charles Darwin's theory of Evolution which says everything in this universe undergoes constant changes and gets evolved in a new form with passing time, is applicable to sarees too. The dress has evolved rapidly with market trends and maintaining its grace, still occupies the same space in the hearts and almirahs of the Indian women despite being hit by so much competition by its western alternates. It has always been the first choice of great fashion designers to try their skills and innovations upon. This six and a half metre piece of cloth has so many stories associated with it. Every state of India makes a unique style of saree which depicts the art and tradition of the state. Fabrics, colours, motifs, patterns, styles of weaving or embroidery, everything change with state. Commercially, this small scale manufaturing of hand made apparel provides employment and earnings to a large part of the Indian population.