Sari-Sarong - 1



India is the land of colours not least due to the wonderful saris Indian women are wearing so gracefully. I showed some of my collection in post Le Pays des Couleurs on June 26, already. One can find beautiful selections of saris not only in India but wherever Indians live. Many are living in South East Asia and in Africa. 
The unusual brown one I found in Singapore. I have adorned it with the mask of king Rama's consort Sita. Images from the Ramayana, one of the two great Indian epics from the past spread all over Asia. The green sari comes for Port Louis in Mauritius.





The kangas of Zanzibar and the capulanas of Mozambique are relatives of the saris. They come in two colourful pieces, one to cover the body and one as scarf for head and shoulders.










The East African women are playing skilfully with these two pieces of cloth. There is a mood  for hiding and one for revealing. Some like to make a statement and put on a kanga with a printed slogan.

Local legend has it that the capulana began its  career in colonial times as a Portuguese handkerchief.
The riot of African colours is competing with Indian sophistication and both are enchanting and allow for much creativity in wearing these seductive pieces of fabric.

©contributor 4758892, Zanzibar, pixabay

© Marcello Rabozzi, Zanzibar, pixabay






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