#osariya

[mr-owen-burnett]

been wanting to draw moxie in traditional sri lankan clothing for a while now. she is wearing an osariya, specifically. i imagine she wears it to special occasions

[vintageindianclothing]

1970, Indira Gandhi and Sirimavo Bandarnaike.

Mrs Gandhi is wearing a Sungudi (the classic print probably needs a revival). I can’t quite make out the saree worn by Mrs Bandainaike, it is however worn Kandyan style (osariya).

[dulisen]

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[vintageindianclothing]

The three styles - the first two Sinhalese, the third Tamil - side by side.  A richer low country version here and an everyday Kandyan style. 

[vintageindianclothing]

The Kandyan osariya with the frill in front of the sari, there is some indication that its origins lie with the Nayak kings who ruled Kandy.  The blouse or jacket is full length and very often has a bit of a puff. Though with time I hear it is more in line with the briefer blouse/choli worn with the sari today. 

From the tutorial, it looks like it requires a belt for the frill to fall correctly - is this correct?

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