The word “sari” means “strip of cloth” in Sanskrit. But for the Indian women—and a few men—who have been wrapping themselves in silk, cotton, or linen for millennia, these swaths of fabric are more ...

There was jubilation among weavers in Tiruchi as the famed Woraiyur cotton sari was granted a geographical indication (GI) tag by the Geographical Indications Registry in Chennai on Tuesday (December ...

MANILA, Philippines — The National Tobacco Administration (NTA) has warned sari-sari stores against selling fake or smuggled tobacco products, adding that violators will face steep penalties. The NTA ...

The “New York Sari” exhibition at the New York Historical, which runs through April, shines a light on how the garment is more than just fashion. The “New York Sari” exhibition at the New York ...

MANILA, Philippines — Sari-sari stores are expected to remain a significant contributor to the economy and generate over P2 trillion worth of retail sales by 2030, according to the Department of Trade ...

THE value of sari-sari stores in the Philippines could double to P2.4 trillion by 2030, according to the Section G: Job Blueprint for Wholesale & Retail Trade report released by the Department of ...

MONTHLY spending at neighborhood sari-sari stores dropped to its lowest in two years in 2024, tech startup Packworks said, with Filipinos apparently choosing to be budget-conscious despite lower ...

It's World Sari Day and time to celebrate this absolutely gorgeous, absolutely versatile garment. Celebrated on December 21 every year -- this day has now achieved global recognition -- it was the ...

As the backbone of the economy, sari-sari stores must be equipped to thrive in the future – and Unilever is helping them achieve this Sustainability is one of Unilever’s core missions, with four focus ...

A “SARI-SARI” store owner is assisted by Packworks staff to engage in artificial intelligence. “Sari-sari” (variety) stores are about to become smarter and more technologically advanced. The ...

Big companies say sari-sari stores are hard to reach, even though they're in every corner of most barangays. Packworks CEO Bing Tan is addressing that pain point through digitalization. MANILA, ...

If you are planning to wear a unique sari then the draped Sri Lankan sari should be a must in your closet. Draped fashion is one of the first techniques of wearing garments in the history of fashion, ...