Monsoon: Indian Summer
Garry Bushell, Sounds, 13 March 1982
WHAT'S SIX to eight yards long, gets tucked and tied, gathered up, taken round and pleated not less than seven times? Clue: it often takes Sheila an hour plus a frayed temper to do it properly. Answer: a sari, natch. No giggling, if you please.
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