Sari wrap in the "fishtail" version which was passed through legs, covered the legs loosely and then flowed into a long, decorative pleats at front of the legs. It further evolved into "Bhairnivasani" skirt, today known as "ghagri" and "lehenga". Uttariya was a shawl-like veil worn over the shoulder or head, it evolved into what is known today known as dupatta and ghoongat. Likewise, "Stanapatta" evolved into "choli" by 1st century A.D. Between 2nd century B.C to 1st century A.D, "Antariya" and "Uttariya" was merged to form a single garment known as sari mentioned in Pali literature, which served the purpose
Mundum Neriyathum cloth that is worn as the upper garment is called the neriyathu. One end of the neriyathu is tucked inside the pavada or petticoat and the remaining long end is worn across the front torso. The neriyathu is worn over a blouse that reaches quite above the breast bone. It is worn diagonally from along the right hips to the left shoulder and across the midriff, partly baring it. The remaining loose end of the neriyathu is left hanging from the left shoulder, resembling the ‘nivi saree’. Today the ‘nivi drape’, is the most common form of the saree. A