Are you a newbie to the world of sarees?
Are you the one who can’t differentiate between a Kanjeevaram and a Kota???
Do you need 3 people to help you wear a saree???
And 12 pins to keep it on?????
Do you fret and loose sleep when you have to wear a saree???
NO WORRIES!
But I hope you do follow football, Because what I’m going to do, is to draw some analogies…
Coz…Walking in a saree is a lot like playing football…
Follow these and you are ready…
#1 Wear Heels
Ever seen a footballer’s shoes? Well football shoes generally have cleats that are about 3/4 of an inch long. They are often used by players who play on turf fields because they provide spring and traction and a better grip on harder turf surfaces. Spikes also give football players a physical advantage and confidence…
Same applies to you….Studies show that height increases confidence….
So go and get yourself some pumps!!
#2 Never look at your feet…look at the goal post…oops! I mean ahead!
Footballers never look at their feet or the ball while running or dodging…
Similarly look up gals…and don’t worry about your steps!
# 3 Use your hands!.. 
The trick here is to use your hands to your advantage…
#4 Never move around the whole ground…stick to your place…;)
Every Player has his own place. They do not run around the whole ground. Similarly stick to your comfort zone..when in a sare. Despite of what they show on the TV, there is really no need to run behind a car, when you can barely walk….
And in the end just take pride in whatever you are and you’ve won the game…..oh!! I mean the heart …;)
Abha Deshkar
29th may 2010
[P.S- The author has little experience of both football and sarees…and this comparison is based on observation only….bhool chuck maaf karo!!...]
