Sari - Disadvantages

Disadvantages

George Polk Award winner columnist Rangaswamy Satakopan wrote the following as the problems of the sari in an article for Associated Press,

• There is no more impractical dress in the world than the sari.
• In summer, the folds stick unpleasantly around the legs.
• In winter, it has no protection against cold.
• In the rains, it collects mud and filth at the hem.
• One hand is tied up to the sari, leaving only one hand free to use.
• It has no buttons. When the hem is stepped upon while walking, it might fully slip down.
• It is not suitable to wear during sports.

Bala Murukesan, vice-president, Nalli told, "The number of women wearing saris as regular wear is declining, especially in metros. The work culture has changed, both partners are working". Designer Ritu Kumar told, "Women have been wearing saris and working in the fields. But the young career-minded women are always up, about and moving. They find saris to be something which restricts their mobility." Menaka Rai, 21 commented, "Now saris are associated more with sensuousness than grace, but you are at the risk of being branded a ‘behenji’ too." Neela Shinde, managing committee member of Paramparik Karigar, an organisation that works with Indian artisans, craftsmen and weavers, puts the time required to drape a sari an issue. She commented, "A woman needs to get used to wearing a sari and it needs to be draped in a certain way. There is a certain degree of time management to the garment as against slipping into a trouser or salwar kurta."