About the Book: Saris is a comprehensive and authoritative guide to the Indian sari, traditional textiles, weaving, design, and draping techniques, based on two decades of research and the knowledge of generations of weavers. Exploring sari-producing regions across 14 Indian states, the book examines fabrics, colours, patterns, structures, weaving technologies, and cultural traditions. It also features a step-by-step guide to 108 ways of draping a sari, illustrated with photographs and line drawings. An essential reference for textile designers, fashion professionals, historians, scholars, collectors, and sari enthusiasts.