A Riot of Colors

India would not be India without the riot of colors and flowing elegance of women’s saris. Nowadays, the younger people seem to prefer the shalwar-kameez, which has its own beauty, with its knee- or calf-length blouse, loose pajamas and dupatta (shawl), and Western-style clothing like jeans and shirts are quickly catching on among the urban youth, with branches of popular American and European clothing lines sprouting up in big cities.

One cannot help but hope that the sari would not go the way of the traditional garbs of many other countries—relegated to be worn only on “special” occasions. If that happens, India would lose one of the unique features that give it charm, color and character.