Friday, September 28, 2007

Birthdays and Sarees

Jessie's birthday was celebrated on Friday the 28th of September. I had secretly purchased some bangles at some nearby shops in Loth Kunta (about 1 km from our house) and a "veg" (no eggs) pineapple cake at Iyangar's Bakery.

But Jessie's real birthday wish came true when Sudha, Dr. Sharma's wife, helped her wear her very first saree. A saree (also spelled sari) is a long single piece of cloth that is tucked, folded, wrapped, and arranged in such a beautiful way. Nearly all married women wear sarees, although some younger women will wear the salwar kameez (female students at my school are required to wear them), which is a style taken from the northen regions of India.

It was a great day - but I'm not sure that Jessie would be able to "tie" one on her own...
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Nayanika said...

Jessie ma'am looks immensely beautiful, Sir.

October 12, 2007 at 12:59 PM

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