Ways to drape Indian Saree

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The different ways and its origin.....

● The different ways of draping originated at the different regions of India

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● Since India was divide in between many kings before independence. Every region developed their own culture and hence style.

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● In general if we divide then there are 6 different styles

The traditional or classical

● The Traditional way: This is the most common way of wearing the saree. The saree is draped once around the waist and pleats are formed and tucked in the middle facing left. The remaining cloth is slung over the left shoulder to cover the lady’s torso. Often the pallu.

Bengali style

● Draped without pleats, it is wrapped around the waist and drawn back to the right side and the pallu is slung over the left shoulder. Once again pulled up from under the right arm, it is slung over the left shoulder.

Gujarati way

● This way of draping the saree is not only adopted in Gujarat but many northern states like UP, MP Rajasthan and Bihar also adopt this style. In this way of wearing the saree, the pleats face right instead of left. The pallu also comes from the back to the front from the right side. The edge of the pallu is tucked at the back securing it properly.

Maharashtra method

● Using nine yards, this style is adopted by the older and more conservative women. The saree apes a dhoti style somewhat, with some of the fabric tucked between the legs to divide them.

Tamilian version

● his version too uses a saree that is 9 yards as opposed to the simple 6 yards version. Once again worn without a petticoat inside, this saree uses multiple tuck and complicated pleats to form a saree

Northern pride

● In the north of India, the saree is worn the traditional way, with the end of the pallu covering the bosom. In the front, they have skirt pleats and the pallu is draped around the shoulders and over the chest, to demurely cover the bust.

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