The saree, a timeless symbol of Indian elegance, beautifully blends tradition with style. But what lies beneath this graceful drape can make all the difference. The ongoing debate between ...

A tightly-tied waist cord of the underskirt (petticoat) traditionally worn under a saree, particularly in rural parts of India, may lead to what has been dubbed “petticoat cancer”. This warning comes ...

The sari has become today a thing of beauty that belongs to the closet. Looking to revive the whole six-to-nine yards, Border&Fall, a digital publication working with India’s craft communities, is ...

The Nauvari saree is a traditional Maharashtrian drape, usually nine yards long, worn without a petticoat and tucked in a dhoti style. Associated with warrior queens and festive rituals, the Nauvari ...

Recent research by doctors may come as a surprise, or rather shock, to many Indian women, particularly those who wear sarees. According to the study published in BMJ Case Reports, several women in ...

Wearing saree on a daily basis can lead to chronic irritation in the waist area, which can lead to malignancy. Here are a few preventive measures to know. The six yards of grace may not be all good ...

Silk sarees are a classic symbol of Indian ethnicity with grace. A heavy silk saree is a thing of beauty—regal, elegant, and timeless—and every woman should own one. Whether it’s a Kanjivaram, ...

A recent study documents two women treated for “petticoat cancer,” a condition possibly triggered by tightly tying the waist cord of a saree's underskirt or petticoat. The study, published in the ...

In a study, doctors have documented treating two women of "petticoat cancer" -- a condition possibly triggered by tying the waist cord of a saree's underskirt or petticoat tightly. Constant pressure ...