India, Feb. 8 -- The quintessential Indian saree is one of the most elegant attires a person can carry. This six-yard wonder embodies the rich cultural diversity of India and represents years of history, politics and struggle women have waged over centuries. The modern saree has transcended boundaries created by gender identities and social construct to evolve into both, a fashion trend and political statement.

The contemporary saree is here to stay as it has broken the "domestic, docile" image to emerge as a major style-statement in the corporate arena. With fashion bloggers pumping up the fashion quotient by introducing a multitude of draping styles, there isn't a dearth of ways to carry this not-so-humble garment. There is a wide rang...