A common misconception is that the sari is a very modest garment with its endless yards of fabric, tucks, and folds. What comes as a surprise to many is that it can be easily be the sexiest outfit in the world. Although it covers the legs it leaves the midriff open and part of the upper back and arms exposed.
Another myth is that romance is absent in the mostly arranged marriages of India. Nonetheless where there is love there is romance. And where there is romance, there is heat, spice, and tantalizing sex. After all, it was India that produced the Kama Sutra centuries ago, the very first textbook on sex.
Worn really low over the hips with the belly button showing, and a blouse with a low neckline, the sari can be quite naughty indeed. In fact, if any of you are familiar with Bollywood movies, you will know what I mean. Saris come in sheer organza, clingy chiffon, shimmering silk, and a host of organic and synthetic fabrics that can reveal a lot or not, depending on the woman who’s wearing it.
Buy It Now
It is my love of saris that led me to write my latest and third release, THE SARI SHOP WIDOW. Set on the streets of Edison, New Jersey’s Little India, it tells the story of a young businesswoman who rediscovers the magic of love, family, and her roots as she fights to save her failing sari boutique.
Little India is a quaint little community, a slice of India transplanted into the heart of suburban America. Bursting with ethnic restaurants, sari and clothing boutiques, jewelry stores, food markets, and all the spice and color that represent Indian culture, it is a wonderful place to spend a day, to get a taste of India.
All my books are “Bollywood in a Book,” stories filled with cultural elements, colorful characters, romance, and drama. My first two books, THE DOWRY BRIDE and THE FORBIDDEN DAUGHTER, were set in India, therefore I decided to set THE SARI SHOP WIDOW in the U.S., to capture the Indian-American immigrant experience.
A video trailer of THE SARI SHOP WIDOW and an excerpt can be found on my website: www.shobhanbantwal.com along with recipes, photos, author events, and book reviews.
I plan to give away a signed copy of THE SARI SHOP WIDOW to one lucky commenter. So please do come and post lots of comments.
mary
October 30th, 2009 at
2:27 am
Sari’s are indeed very sexy. They just make most women who are wearing them look more feminine somehow.
Shawntelle
October 30th, 2009 at
8:42 am
Great cover! I read the excerpt on your website and I loved the description of the shop in the opening.
Armenia
October 30th, 2009 at
9:25 am
I love the look of the sari, and yes, it is indeed very sexy. I heard very good reviews about THE SARI SHOP WIDOW and am looking forward to reading it. :wave:
Shelli
October 30th, 2009 at
9:56 am
Hi, Shobhan! What a great post you have up! Thanks for blogging today. I’m totally fascinated with your books and India’s culture!
MB (Leah)
October 30th, 2009 at
10:16 am
I’ve had The Dowry Bride forever on my TBR pile. I’ve been to India a few times. Combined, it comes to like 2 years that I spent there. Love the flavors, aromas, colors, music and so on.
Yes, sari’s are very sensual and erotic. They leave enough to the imagination, but titillate with some midriff skin. Would have loved to wear one, but was more a Punjabi dress girl myself. I felt very sexy in those though.
I need to start reading your books!
Emma Petersen
October 30th, 2009 at
10:27 am
Hey Shobhan,
:welcome: Congrats on your latest release. :wootrock:
RKCharron
October 30th, 2009 at
11:47 am
Hi Shobhan
Thanks for sharing today.
THE SARI SHOP WIDOW sounds like a great read.
As do THE DOWRY BRIDE and THE FORBIDDEN DAUGHTER.
I’ve put them on my ToBeRead list.
All the best,
RKCharron
xoxo
C (aka -- DisenchantedDoc)
October 30th, 2009 at
12:09 pm
So many of my friends are Indian or Indian-American, so I’ve heard a few naughty sari stories from them.
Congrats on the new release. I can’t wait to read this book. I’ve so many good things about it.
Ellen Christian
October 30th, 2009 at
2:00 pm
Sounds like a great book!
Teresa W.
October 30th, 2009 at
3:05 pm
Enjoyed the post today, congrats on your release!
Estella
October 30th, 2009 at
4:26 pm
I have heard a lot of good things about The Sari Shop Widow.
Shobhan Bantwal
October 30th, 2009 at
5:48 pm
Thanks to everyone who read the guest post and posted such great comments in response. Love you guys! And much appreciation for the ladies, especially Shelli, who invited me to share my thoughts.
Shobhan Bantwal
Author of The Sari Shop Widow
http://www.shobhanbantwal.com
Jax Cassidy
October 30th, 2009 at
7:37 pm
Sounds amazing! Loved the post and can really see how sensual the story will be just by reading it. I’ll definitely put it on the TBR list!
Linda Henderson
October 30th, 2009 at
9:52 pm
I’ve heard great things about this book. Would love to read it.
Deidre
November 1st, 2009 at
12:27 am
I always thought saris were pretty, although they’re not always sexy when worn on older ladies who are more affected by gravity. lol
Deidre
patsy hagen
November 1st, 2009 at
1:45 pm
A sari is, indeed, sexy…if you are thin or thinnish. Even if you are chunky it looks alright, but when you are…MORE…they make you look like a stuffed sausage! Be that as it may, I enjoyed your post and I really liked the book cover.I’m hoping to get your book as soon as I can.
Shelli
November 1st, 2009 at
1:52 pm
The randomly drawn winner is: Shawntelle
Shawntelle please and email me (shelli @ shellistevens.com) your address and I’ll get the info to Shobhan!
Shelli