Characteristics of a saree:

" There are sarees to match every mood and every occasion to suit every budget.

" It is a rectangular piece of unstitched fabric which is draped in a very fascinating manner.

" This garment is in style for over 5000 years for the simple reason of its simplicity and practical usage.

" The length of the fabric is 6 yards or 5 meters long.

" This is a one piece of clothing which fits all either fat or thin, short or tall.

" Based on how you drape the sari, you can ingeniously conceal the extra flab or fat.

" The traditional 6 yard sari allows for generous pleating, and draping around the body and over the shoulders giving much comfort that you can even run a marathon in this without any problem.