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Saree Draping Techniques: An Art to Master

Draping a Pure Silk saree to perfection no joke!

 

It requires consistent practice and patience to perfect this technique. Now the most common draping technique is the simple pleated one, but there are myriads of other saree draping techniques that you may have not given a shot!

 

Most women know the basic tips and tricks to drape a saree, but they cannot drape it to perfection. But, you can still master this art by practicing its draping over and over again.

 

Here are a few popular saree draping techniques and styles across India, some of them are traditional while others look quite chic and modern:

 

  • Belt-style drape: Here the saree is draped in the common way and then a belt is added as an accessory to glam up the look. Such style makes your pallu cinch at the waist, taking your look to a whole new level. South Indian women call it Kamarbandh traditionally, and you’ll see many brides and bridesmaids flaunting this look.

 

  • West Bengal- Athpourey technique: This Bengali draping technique involves no pleats whatsoever. The saree is simply wrapped across the waist and the pallu is brought all the way to the front by draping it from back on both sides. It is the most popular and attractive draping style amongst Bengali women; not to mention it is quite comfortable as well. In this style, a white saree with red border looks the most classic!

 

  • Nauvari- Maharashtrian technique: Nauvari, also known as Kaashtha technique, is the traditional saree draping style in Maharashtra. It involves placing the center of the saree at the back of your waist while the saree ends are secured in the front. Both the ends are wrapped across the legs to give it a dhoti-style look. Here you need NOT wear a petticoat, and the style is quite easy-going and comfortable to flaunt!

 

  • Seedha Pallu- Gujarati Style: Gujarati women are seen draping the seedha pallu style saree on a daily basis. This draping technique looks almost similar to the lehenga choli, as the pallu comes at the front over your right shoulder, and the rectangular cloth is draped from left to right. One edge of the pallu is loose, while the other is tucked to mimic a dupatta.

 

  • Basic Pleated Drape: This is the most common technique of saree draping where the saree is wrapped around the waist and the pallu is precisely pleated over your shoulder. Pleats are also to be made across your waist and securely tucked inside to create a neat look. Both the pallu and waist pleats are secured with a safety pin. For a more casual look, you can simply open up the pleats on your shoulder and let the pallu rest on your forearm. Kanchipura Silk Sarees are mostly draped using this classic style!