A timeless drape that honours tradition, heritage, and culture. Need we say more?

“The next time someone calls saree a regressive attire, ye picture muh pe phenk ke maarna unke (throw this photo on their face),” retorted a frustrated X (formerly Twitter) user in response to derogatory comments on the platform.
The comments were made after news channels shared photos of ISRO women scientists wearing sarees to celebrate the monumental success of Chandrayaan-3’s moon landing. The clothing worn by these Indian intellectuals in the photos ignited multiple discussions on social media. Several statements were harsh and prompted supporters to act aggressively on the internet. Give them ‘a big tight slap’, retorted another supporter.
What’s even more remarkable is that many of them directly linked intelligence to their choice of attire – specifically, the saree. We could laugh at the absurdity of these digital detractors. How can your choice of clothes determine your intelligence? For women in India, a saree is a cultural symbol that reflects our tradition, heritage, and culture.

Each of us has a saree story to tell. Read more in the Spring Special, The Saree Edition.