The long unstitched draped garment traditionally worn in South Asia is a sari.
A sari is made from a continuous length of fabric that is wrapped around the body, usually beginning at the waist, with the remaining end draped over one shoulder. It is commonly worn with a fitted blouse called a choli and a petticoat or underskirt, although regional dress practices vary widely.
Saris are associated with India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Pakistan, and their fabrics, borders, pleats, and draping methods differ by region. The Nivi style, widely associated with modern Indian dress, forms pleats at the front and places the decorative end over the left shoulder.
The garment is often described as ancient, but its present form developed through changing regional traditions rather than following one unbroken design. Lengths commonly range from about 4.5 to 9 metres. A kaftan is a sewn robe, a dirndl is a Central European dress, and a kimono is a separate Japanese garment.