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India's sarees draping styles


In India, sarees are the most feminine and graceful ethnic attire among Indian women. Sarees has been a part of our Indian culture since the earliest days of civilization.  In India, you find wide varieties of ladies sarees  designs which inspires fashion lovers or sarees lovers to flaunt it on upcoming wedding events, engagements, receptions or any other special parties. An Interesting fact about sari is that different styles of sarees are worn by Indian ladies, based on geographic locations.


When it comes to fashion designing courses in India, Sarees remain the first topic which taught to students as it beats any other garments compare to other ethnic wear designs. The significance of sarees can be seen on major occasions where a women flaunt particular range of sarees on respective functions such as wedding sarees, festive wear sarees, party wear sarees & casual wear sarees and much more.


As in India it is varied with various style of saree designs, so the methods of draping the sarees at different regions or different communities. So, here we will share some Indian saree varieties or draping styles which are popular in various regions of India.

The Nevi Drape



It is a saree draping style which is popular in major parts of Andhra Pradesh. Originally an aristocratic style of wearing saree, the draping style is easily manageable for first timers wearing the six-yard saree.
In this style, the pallu of a well-draped saree is beautifully pinned to the shoulder to derive an aesthetically done pleat. In a variant of Nivi style called the Kacchanivi, the pleats are made to pass between the legs to be tucked into the back of the waist, letting free movement while the legs are still covered.

The Nauvari Drape


This saree draping style is most popular in Maharashtra. Originally, it is nine yard saree which defines the bold and independent attitude of Maratha women. This draping style needs the saree to be worn like a dhoti around the legs while the upper part, the pallu worn like a normal saree.
The drape gives great comfort and accentuates every movement of the woman giving a graceful appearance.

The Gol Saree Drape


This saree draping style is a distinct Parsi attire and the saree is woven mostly in chiffon or georgette. When draping this saree, the pallu is styled over the blouse from behind. The pallu hangs in loose folds over the left shoulder, which is then brought over the right shoulder from where they are spread out. The pallu’s front side falls close to the hem.

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