Colors of Indian Women

The Indian society is not a uniform one and diversity is a part of Indian way of life. From east to west and north to south, diversity in the social structure is prominently seen. Indian dressing styles are marked by many variations, both religious and regional and one is likely to witness a plethora of colors, textures and styles in garments worn by the Indians.

The sari finds itself as be the most versatile garment in existence and is only one of the many traditional garments worn by women. A sari is a rectangular piece of cloth which is five to six yards in length. The style, color and texture of this cloth vary and it might be made from cotton, silk or one of the several man-made materials and varous styles have been popular in different parts of the country.

The sari has an ageless charm since it is not cut or tailored for a particular size and fits any size and if worn properly can accentuate or conceal. I have tried to capture many of the moods of indian women in my oil paintings on canvas, and many of them will follow in this sequence.