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The graceful Indian saree or Sari as it known has links that go way back into history.  In fact, the way the saree is draped around, the materials used, and even the design of the blouse are dictated by ancient customs and traditions. In fact, if the history of the Indian saree is traced, you will definitely come across many legends attached to the saree, it's creating process and how the design, etc. have been influenced. For instance, one such legend is about a weaver of the sari. Actually, he happened to be a dreamer and while weaving he ended up dreaming about a woman who was crying. He felt the tears flowing down her soft and delicate face and felt her beautiful hair blowing in the light breeze.  

The delicate and sensitive emotions with the background of beautiful scenery where so overbearing to the weaver that he ended up weaving about 100 yards without realizing it.  But, he was pleased with the result because the 100 yards of cloth that he had weaved was nothing but his beautiful emotion portrayed in cloth. Every inch of it reflected the femininity and the gracefulness of the woman. And that is how the saree originated as per this legend.  Whether the legend is true or not we cannot say, but the fact is that no other attire today fully portrays the grace and charm of the woman than the Indian sari.

Today, there are many modern takes of the Saree with a lot of liberties taken when it comes to its drape, the design of the blouses and the jewelry to match.  One thing, however, has not changed about the sarees. They continue to be 47 inches by 216 inches. But a lot of refinement has gone into it over the ages depending upon the region, religion, and customs. For example, Muslim weavers design the Indian sari with a lot of heavy embroidery work either involving gold or its color. Same time, some purists weave saris made out of pure silk only with a dash of golden embroidery for a royal effect and elegance.  

For the modern woman today, there are a variety of styles and designs to choose from in the Indian sari, but at the same time still maintaining the charm and loveliness of the ancient look. To state, there are Embroidered Saris belonging to the region of Gujarat, Rajasthan and then there are Bollywood sarees in which the heroines look so voluptuous and sensual. But the sarees are not just for royalty or the rich and famous only.  There are cheaper but exquisite creations in cotton, chiffon and other materials that make the saris affordable to women of all financial backgrounds.  Hence today, the popularity of the sari is going up by leaps and bounds with the modern woman having no qualms wearing it to office, or parties or even daily. That in itself is an evidence of the popularity, charm, gracefulness of the Indian sari.