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GARA SAREE

ALL ABOUT THE PARSI

The exquisite design of a Parsi Gara Saree is unmatched with its realistic flora embroidery work

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Gara sarees are unique and exclusive for the Indian woman and sets it apart from the rest of the saree styles

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The Chippas of Rajasthan are responsible to preserve the art by passing down the technique to future generations.

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The Gara embroidery has certain Oriental influences thanks to a long standing history of Parsi trade with them 

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Each saree weaves a story with depictions of nature with elements of flora, fauna, butterflies and birds

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A Gara saree can take anywhere from two to three months with six to eight artisans working on it 

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Some of the main fabrics used to create a Gara saree are silk, crepe, satin and velvet 

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A Gara saree is slowly entering the trousseaus of non- Parsi brides too for their unique appearance 

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The Gara saree has been popularised by Ashdeen Lilaowala in India by fitting it in the modern context 

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Today, the exquisite embroidery isn't seen on sarees alone but also on stoles, bags and footwear 

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