Saree and Turban Stand 2024

About a Saree

Saree while being elegant and  beautiful. It also represent the culture of India.  Take this opportunity to have one draped upon you, which you can take home with our compliments. 

Saree is usually about 6 yards of continuous cloth. It is worn with a blouse or “Choli” & a petticoat. Sari draping goes back to 2800-1800 BC in Indus Valley.

Dyes from Indigo, Red Madder & Turmeric were used to colour the woven cloths. Red colour sarees usually worn in Indian weddings. Handloom sarees from different states of India. Made from Cotton, Silk, Ikkat, Block print, Embroidered, Tie & dye textiles. Brocade Silks from: Banarsi, Kanchipuram, Gadwal, Paithani, Mysore, Uppada, Bagalpuri, Balchuri, Maheshwari, Chanderi, Mekhela, Ghicha, Jaipuri, Patola etc.. Sarees also worn in Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh & Pakistan.

There are more than 80 ways to wear a sari. NIVI style is the most popular, worn by most Bollywood actresses.

Tie a Turban

we have something special for everyone. Come and endorse the interactive world of 'Tie a Turban'!
Sit back and experience the intricacies of having a turban tied around your head and what's more? You can take it home with you, compliments of DiL. To have this unique experience please visit Tie a Turban! which will be within the Sari Stand.

Turban is a symbol of respect and strength. The Sikh, Rajputs, Afghanis and many other communities have turbans as their attire. All are welcome to experience wearing a turban.

All donations will help fund The Mayor’s Charity and Food For All charity.