Of all the arts that have flourished in India, one of the
least known and studied is that of draping. This is all the more
extraordinary because it is a unique art and craft which offers
special insights into the ethnology of Indian and South-East Asian
peoples and the archaeology of the periods in which it developed.
I have spent years researching sari drapes and recording over
100 different styles of draping. My findings bring out new ways
for classifying Indian costumes and open different perspectives
on the meaning of drapes. It demonstrates that most saris fit
into a few "families" corresponding to ethnic origins.
Saris are also the expression of women's creativity and could
inspire anyone. I don't believe that these drapes should simply
be recorded and then be confined to dusty libraries in the future.
Drapes have many advantages over stitched clothes, especially
when beauty is an important value. Saris are much more practical
than we think, especially since they can be so easily modified.
Saris are fun to wear. From the material of this book, they
can be tried by anyone, and more styles can be created. By teaching
workshops on draping, I have learned that there is for each woman
one drape that fits her perfectly. It's not often the modern sari,
and can be any of the styles in this book, or even one the woman
invents for herself. So I made this work for anybody who wants,
at least once, to wear a drape, any kind of drape.
Draping is an art. I hope this book will help it take its
place as a heritage of mankind.
Chantal
Published by Chantal Boulanger Publishing, London, 1997. Available worldwide: £ 20, US$ 30, Euro 30
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