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1. How to Drape a Saree

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How to Drape a Saree Shveta Singh Published: Feb 2007 Pic: Shutterstock View Article Analytics

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The saree, a timeless Indian garment over 5,000 years old, combines elegance, versatility, and charm. Available in countless fabrics, colours, and patterns, it suits all ages, and occasions. Its numerous draping styles—from Nivi to Bengali and Gujarati—allow creativity, while proper fabric, and drape choices enhance body shape, and style.

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Saree, the eternally fashionable and elegant drape from India, has defined Indian womanhood for over 5000 years now. Its charm lies in its simplicity, flowing grace, the endless possibilities it offers. Available in countless interesting fabrics, patterns and colours, this six-yard wonder is the most preferred garment in any woman's wardrobe.

Saree Always Trendy, Always Appropriate Over the years, the saree has evolved to suit the changing lifestyle and preferences of its wearer. In spite of the growing popularity of western wear, saree still holds its ground firmly. Being the only garment that conceals figure flaws and brings out the best in any woman, saree is equally admired by both wearers and designers. It is considered the most sensuous, stylish and sophisticated attire even today. From Shimmering Silks and Elegant Chiffons to Flowing Crepes and Georgettes, available in vivid colors and embellished with the most intricate embroidery work, saree comes in the most mesmerizing avatars one can imagine. Such wide-ranging variety makes it suitable for all occasions from weddings to formal functions and official meetings to social get-togethers. Moreover, it looks gorgeous on women of all ages and builds. Tips for Saree Wearers Heavier women should wear fabrics like Chiffon, Crepe, Georgette and avoid Organza, Tissue and Cotton. This rule applies vice versa for very thin women who want a fuller look. Large prints and sarees with broad borders make one look shorter. Heavier women should wear straight cut, non-flare petticoats underneath the saree. Cotton sarees should be starched and ironed properly before wearing. For office wear, one should choose cotton sarees in subtle colours and prints. These should be worn with the pallu folded in pleats and pinned on the shoulder. Heavy silk sarees with golden thread work should be wrapped in a saree cover before storing. Always wear sandals before draping the saree. Endless Draping Possibilities A saree can be draped in innumerable innovative styles. Few of these styles have originated as regional preferences Bengali style, Gujarati style, Maharashtrian style, and others like the Airhostess style to suit professional requirements. Rest are purely inventive ways of wearing the same fabric differently. Most popular style of draping a saree is the Nivi drape (reverse style). Here the saree is tied around the waist, close to the navel, with 6-9 pleats tucked into the petticoat at the front and the pallu draped over the left shoulder. One can choose to either pin up the pallu loosely over the left shoulder or try a more professional look with a pleated pallu firmly put in place on the shoulder. Another popular style is the Gujarati drape. It is different from the reverse style, in the way the pallu is draped. Instead of the left shoulder, the pallu is brought to the front over the right shoulder and the left corner of the pallu is tucked near the left hip.Then there is the charming Bengali style where the sari is tucked in at the left side and then stretched back to the right hip from the left shoulder. The pallu is then encircled around the back to come out below the right arm and thrown again on the left shoulder. Interestingly a heavy key is used to keep it in place. These are just a few of the possibilities in saree draping styles. With a little creativity, it is possible to experiment and create different styles for different occasions. About the author: Shveta Singh is associated with CarmaWorld.com, an exclusive online shopping site for Indian home and lifestyle products such as sarees, stoles, scarves, jewelry, handicrafts, gifts, handbags and home furnishings. Do visit http://www.CarmaWorld.com for an exquisite collection of designer and traditional silk, chiffon and crepe sarees from India

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Shveta Singh Shveta Singh is associated with CarmaWorld.com, an exclusive online shopping site for Indian home and lifestyle products such as jewelry, sarees, stoles, scarves, handicrafts, gifts, handbags and home furnishings. Do visit www.CarmaWorld.com for a contemporary collection of real and faux jewelry, sarees, scarves,... Know more Shveta Singh Published: Feb 2007

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