The Sari: Styles, Patterns, History, Technique

The dazzling variety of fabrics, colors, patterns, and draping styles of the sari have long been a source of fascination. This superb volume, comprising a comprehensive text and an array of sumptuous photos taken throughout the Indian subcontinent, reveals the richness and diversity of saris worn by women at all levels of society. 350 illustrations, 150 in color. 75 maps.