Wearing a Sari

The Horton's have been reading a journal story called 'Wearing a Sari' afterwards they compared the cultural clothes saris and lava lavas. They then wrote a comparison on Google Docs.

In Auckland we see lots of cultural clothing. The clothing worn often reflects a culture’s heritage and traditions.

Both Indian and Samoan cultural clothes are seen in Auckland. Both cultures wear long pieces of material wrapped around their bodies. In the Samoan culture this material is called a lava lava and is worn around the waist. However in the Indian culture the material worn is called a sari and is wrapped around the body and draped over the right shoulder. This is when the sari is worn in the Gujarati style.

In the Indian culture it is only women who wear saris, however in the Samoan culture both men and women can wear lava lavas. Lava lavas and saris are often colourful and decorated with patterns. The lava lava is traditionally decorated with images of animals and plants that are found in Samoa. Saris however are often decorated with intricate embroidery and sequins.

          
Overall we believe a person being able to wear their traditional clothing is important because it helps them connect to their culture. Culture is also seen as a way of life and people should be allowed to express who they are with their clothing choices.