In the history of Indian Subcontinent clothing the saree is traced back to the Indus Valley Civilization, which flourished during 2800–1800 BC around the western part of the Indian subcontinent. Saree draping leaves back, cleavage, and side view of belly bare. The origin of such exposing attire can be attributed to humid climate of the land. The earliest known depiction of the saree in the Indian subcontinent is the statue of an Indus Valley priest wearing a drape.
Tightly fitted top worn under saree Called ‘Blouse’. Blouse evolved as a form of clothing in the 10th century AD, and the first blouses were only front covering; the back was always bare but covered with end of sarees. Bodices of this type are still common in some place of India, Bangladesh and some part of Pakistan.
Sari (in Bengali=শাড়ি) is the national wear of Bangladeshi women. Saree is the most popular dress for women in Bangladesh, both for casual and formal occasion.Most women who are married wear saree as their regular dress while young-unmarried girls wear saree as an occasional dress.
Although Dhakai Jamdani (Handmade saree) is worldwide known and most famous to all women but there are also many variety of saree in Bangladesh.
There are many regional variations of them in both silk and cotton. e.g. - Tanta/Tant cotton saree, Dhakai Benaroshi, Rajshahi silk, Tangail Tant, Tassar Silk, Monipuri,Katan etc are the most popular in Bangladesh.
The saree is associated with grace and is widely regarded as a symbol of Bangladesh culture.
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