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What is a sari?

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A garment worn by Hindu women, consisting of a long piece of cotton or silk wrapped around the body with one end draped over the head or over one shoulder.

Sari: a length of cloth, traditionally 6 meters, wrapped to make a skirt & then draped over the shoulder & the head. =]

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