In the above pictures, can you recognise what a sari has been used for? Class 6

In the above pictures, can you recognise what a sari has been used for? Class 6

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Question 1.

In the above pictures, can you recognise what a sari has been used for? Class 6

Answer:

Sari is being used for holding an infant which is tied to a tree. It is also used for holding grains. It can be used as fishing net. It can be used as a head support cloth when carrying heavy items. It can be used as bed sheet which can be spread in garden. It can be used as a ‘dupatta’ to cover the head.

Question 2.

Are you aware of, or can you imagine, more uses for the sari? Class 6

Answer:

An old sari can be used as a cleaning cloth, table cover, designer craft, curtain, bale, used as rope, stitch another type of dress, etc.

Question 3.

Following the example of the sari, make a list of different styles you have seen for the dhoti — both as regards the fabric and the uses the dhoti can be put to. What conclusion can you draw? Class 6

Answer:

Fabric used for dhoti are cotton and silk.

The dhoti can be worn during religious ceremonies and festivals. It can also be used as cleaning cloth, chair cover, designer art, curtain, bale, as rope, stitch another type of dress and beddings etc.