From Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi draped in a Kanjeevaram to Pakistani author Fatima Bhutto sharing an image of her grandmother, here are some enduring #sareeTwitter images.
First a forewarning: If you have important deadlines to catch, do not get sucked in into browsing the trend of #sareetwitter on social media. Because, if you do, chances are that, just like me, you would end up devoting at least an hour of your time going through arresting images of women wearing, well, a saree. A garment, which, if you happen to be from South Asia, like me, you would have seen your mom, grand mom, aunts, great aunts and neighborhood aunties, too, sporting on many occasions.
But well, on second thoughts, the #sareetwitter trend is, too, important to give a miss to. It’s important not because it shows the confidence with which modern women are embracing a garment synonymous with the Indian culture but also because the trend is bringing to the fore some of the most intriguing images from history.
Saree images that are iconic and deserve a place in history museums. And if you are not in a mood to spend mid-week stuffing yourself with some serious lessons on history entwined with saree, then do not worry as #sareetwitter also brings some of the most hilarious and wittiest stuff for you all to see.
Still hard pressed for time? We got you covered, as we bring to you some of the best of #sareetwitter or even the #saritwitter hashtag.
The World Cup season ended and you are still sore with New Zealand loss? This delightful saree lady video on the field will fill you with happy cricket memories.
https://twitter.com/kachchonayi/status/1151229642407211008
Yes, the Indian prime minister can carry anything with a swag. Check this out
#SariTwitter #sareeswag
National entry pic.twitter.com/kbgea3NQmS— 🅿️ЯΞ💤 (@PrezzVerde) July 16, 2019
A saree has been an essential part of sub-continent dressing. Here’s what author Fatima Bhutto shared:
My beautiful grandmother, Nusrat, has always defined grace for me #SariTwitter pic.twitter.com/1vO7YeX4ne
— fatima bhutto (@fbhutto) July 17, 2019
Inclusivity, Inclusivity, Inclusivity:
Better late than Sari. #SariTwitter pic.twitter.com/3UZMla2OIb
— harish 🏳️🌈 (he/she) (@hiyer) July 16, 2019
And here’s nugget from the rich and interesting South Asian history:
I just recalled some legendary saree swag. Iqbal Bano, the eternal voice of revolution that immortalized #FaizAhmedFaiz, performed 'Hum Dekhenge' in a black saree, UNDER A REGIME WHICH HAD BANNED BOTH, the works of Faiz, as well as the saree.
It belongs on #SariTwitter . pic.twitter.com/BxOcaPmjxn— Iqra K (@Iqra_K_) July 16, 2019
Shabana Azmi, we hear you and we bet you make everyone feel the same for saree:
#SareeTwitter my most favourite drees is undoubtedlythe saree pic.twitter.com/DHegyRY1eF
— Azmi Shabana (@AzmiShabana) July 17, 2019
What’s Bollywood without saree?
Nobody would have done #SareeTwitter better than Yash Chopra!!! 🖤 pic.twitter.com/JJJ2puKkm5
— Rachit Seth🇮🇳 (@rachitseth) July 17, 2019
Priyanka Gandhi got bombarded with anniversary wishes, because she posted her wedding day saree look:
Morning puja on the day of my wedding (22 years ago!) #SareeTwitter pic.twitter.com/EdwzGAP3Wt
— Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (@priyankagandhi) July 17, 2019
Wrapping it up, the Amul Way!
Our take on #SareeTwitter pic.twitter.com/7MskC7BzOL
— Rahul da Cunha (@RahuldaCunha) July 17, 2019