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    My saree stories: Part 18 (Ode to the Laal Paar)

    By Anshu / October 22, 2020

    This edition of my saree stories is a Durga Puja special. It is an ode to the laal paar saree. Red bordered sarees or laal paar sarees embody the quintessential Bengali woman. Red symbolizes fertility, while white…

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