The Nauvari Saree

Description:

The Nauvari saree, also known as the Kashta saree, is a traditional Maharashtrian attire worn by Koli women. The Nauvari saree is a nine-yard saree, as opposed to the regular six-yard saree. It is draped in a specific manner that allows for greater freedom of movement, making it practical for women engaged in the fishing business.

Location:

Worli

Date_accepted:

2024-06-21T10:35:33Z

Modified:

2024-06-21T13:10:32Z

Type:

Image

Creator:

Mumbai Archive Project Team

Contributor:

Ankita Jain

Publisher:

Jio Institute

Rights:

http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/

References:

Koli, Shiva, Mumbai, Mumbai Archive Project, Mahashivaratri, Mukhalingam, Papvimochneshwar Temple, Maharashtra, Koliwada, and Worli

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