The Evolving Use of the Indian Saree
By Dr. Premalatha Karupiah
July 2023 FEATURE
SAREE IS ONE of the most identifiable cultural adornments worldwide. Worn mostly by Indian women, it is a form of un-stitched clothing still widely used in India and among Indian communities around the world. Sarees are usually 5.5m-long. Today, particularly in India, sarees may be worn at home or for work, outings, festivals, parties and formal functions.Prior to the 1990s, Little India in Penang was an important centre for the trade of Indian ethnic wear in northern Peninsular Malaysia. Many...
Dr. Premalatha Karupiah
is a sociologist at the School of Social Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia. She is an avid traveller fascinated by the beauty of nature and humanity around the world. Her research interest is related to beauty, femininity and the experiences of minority women.
