In this celebration of the beauty and practicality of traditional Indian dress, a young Indian-American girl is fascinated by the saris worn daily by her grandmother and on special occasions by her mother. She persuades her mother to let her wear her first sari to mark her 7th birthday, and together they explore her mother's treasured store to decide on an appropriate design. The rich colours and intricate patterns of the fabrics are well conveyed by the large-scale illustrations.