From Malay Mail · · 1m
Ready-made saris win Deepavali shoppers
Fashion designer S.C. Kavitha’s ready-made saris simplify Deepavali dressing for young Malaysians.
In brief
Fashion designer S.C. Kavitha’s ready-made saris simplify Deepavali dressing for young Malaysians. Fashion designer S.C. Kavitha’s ready-made saris help younger Malaysians wear traditional saris without complex draping. Originally reported by Malay Mail.
Deepavali sari popularity
The traditional sari remains a popular choice for Deepavali celebrations, symbolising elegance and cultural heritage.
Draping challenges
Draping a six-metre-long sari can take 20 minutes to an hour for those unfamiliar with the technique.
Kavitha’s solution
Fashion designer S.C. Kavitha offers ready-made and pre-pleated saris to simplify the draping process.
Pre-pleating process
Pre-pleating involves measuring, arranging into neat pleats, steam-pressing and securing with safety pins.
Ready-made benefits
Ready-made saris have buckles or hooks for quick wear in under a minute without assistance.
Cultural appeal
Malays and Chinese use ready-made saris for weddings, cultural events and school celebrations.
Price range
Pre-pleating costs RM30 to RM40 per sari; ready-made saris cost RM85 to RM90 per set.
The short version
Fashion designer S.C. Kavitha’s ready-made saris help younger Malaysians wear traditional saris without complex draping.
