The Lehenga style Saree is normally 4.5 meters to 5.5 meters long. The method of draping it is quite simple; in fact it is easier than draping a regular Saree. The plain end of the Saree is tucked into the in skirt, making one complete round, similar to wearing a regular Saree. At this point, pleats are formed in a regular Saree whereas when it comes to a Lehenga Style Saree, one continues to tuck in without making any pleats. Here the pleats are replaced with embellished gotas or panels at the front, which imparts a flared silhouette that is characteristic of a Lehenga Style Saree. Finally, the pallu is draped over the shoulder like a regular Saree.
The only difference between a Lehenga style Saree and a regular Saree is that it does not require pleats to be formed at the front. An in skirt and a blouse are indispensable items of clothing that have to be included with this sari. Not all Lehenga Saris are designed in the same way. Few of these saris come with side hooks too. All one need to do is hook it up so that it fits snugly around the waist.
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Indian and Kandyan wedding saree
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Sri Lanka is home to a large community of people from different cultural and religious backgrounds.
Weddings are held according to the traditions, customs and religion the bride and groom follows.
The Sinhalese make up the majority of the country’s populace. The rest are Tamils, Burghers and Muslims.
Although the Sinhalese are of one ethnic group not all follow the same religion. Some are Buddhists and others Christians (Roman Catholics, Anglicans, Pentecostals, etc).
Most Sinhalese Buddhist brides choose to wear a sari for their wedding although it’s not uncommon for Sinhalese Christian brides to do the same.
The sari is worn as casual wear, for special functions and weddings. It's worn over two pieces of garments: a tight fitting blouse called a sari jacket and a long loose fitting skirt similar to a petticoat.
There are two types of wedding saris worn by brides in Sri Lanka. One is the Kandyan Sari also known as the Osariya and the other is the Indian Sari.
Weddings are held according to the traditions, customs and religion the bride and groom follows.
The Sinhalese make up the majority of the country’s populace. The rest are Tamils, Burghers and Muslims.
Although the Sinhalese are of one ethnic group not all follow the same religion. Some are Buddhists and others Christians (Roman Catholics, Anglicans, Pentecostals, etc).
Most Sinhalese Buddhist brides choose to wear a sari for their wedding although it’s not uncommon for Sinhalese Christian brides to do the same.
Wedding saris worn by Sinhalese Brides
The sari originated from India and means ‘strip of cloth’ in Sanskrit. Between 5 to 7 yards of fabric is used for the saree which is commonly worn by many women inSri Lanka.The sari is worn as casual wear, for special functions and weddings. It's worn over two pieces of garments: a tight fitting blouse called a sari jacket and a long loose fitting skirt similar to a petticoat.
There are two types of wedding saris worn by brides in Sri Lanka. One is the Kandyan Sari also known as the Osariya and the other is the Indian Sari.
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