The saree, with its intricate draping and elegance, holds a place of pride in Indian culture. However, recent media attention has drawn focus to a condition informally known as “Petticoat Cancer”.

Yes, under the bright sarees lies a secret risk to Indian women: petticoat cancer. A recent study published in the British ...

A recent study documents two women treated for “petticoat cancer,” a condition possibly triggered by tightly tying the waist cord of a saree's underskirt or petticoat. The study, published in ...

This unique condition usually occurs in the midsection, or at the waistline, and results from chronic irritation caused by a tightly tied petticoat cord (or nada), which secures the saree in place.” ...

A tightly-tied waist cord of the underskirt (petticoat) traditionally worn under a saree, particularly in rural parts of India, may lead to what has been dubbed “petticoat cancer”. This ...

A tightly tied waist cord of the underskirt (petticoat) traditionally worn under a saree, particularly in rural parts of India, may lead to what has been dubbed "petticoat cancer," warn doctors in ...

Often designed and worn in contrast with the sari, just like the blouse the petticoat now demands more attention. Varun Bahl’s shimmering black and silver sequenced skirt and Masaba’s bright ...

Redesigning the traditional Indian petticoat. Mermaid petticoat is a cross between shapewear and a traditional saree petticoat. When Zivame launched them in 2013, they sold 10,000 pieces in two ...

His comments follow the recent publication of a study in BMJ Case Reports in which researchers noted that when wearing a saree, many women tighten their petticoats and this puts a lot of ...

The length of the saree will rely on the height of your heels. 2. Wear a shapewear petticoat Petticoats can make a saree appear bulkier, whereas shapewear enhances your body, holds the saree in ...