Saree Draping

Saree Draping

Draping a perfectly pleated & neatly ironed saree is no easy task. Especially on your wedding day or any special event, you have to put your best foot forward.

From 9 yards to 6 yards our professional team are well versed in different saree draping styles of all Indian cultures. Our precise techniques will render no damages to silk sarees, maintaining their pristine condition intact.

We offer personalized services & state of the art techniques that will make your big day, the most memorable one! Additionally, we also offer pleating services that will give the perfect drape every time, be it a special occasion, wedding or an important event, you’ll get perfect pleats every time.

The origin of draping a saree is several centuries old – apparently it was first recorded in the Indus valley civilization. However, the modern 6 yards saree evolved from the original two-piece garment of yesteryears. In the beginning, saree is believed to have been a garment for the lower body only. This style can still be seen on temple sculptures which show goddesses and dancers wearing a dothi-wrap. This fish-tale saree wearing style loosely covers the legs and has long decorative pleats down the front. This saree drape not only facilitated easy movement but also made the wearer look more feminine

Sarees are making way for western outfits due to the comfort and ease of wearing them, giving a sensuous look, etc. Our objective is to change this outlook towards our oldest fabric which is looked down as too traditional and orthodox. A Saree if draped properly can help a women look gorgeous and sensuous at the same time. We make sure that experience of draping a saree is made as simple as wearing a western outfit thus helping women to experiment with their looks every time on every occasion.

Here are some unique styles of draping’s our team is well versed on:

  • Telugu Bridal Draping – One of the most ethereal and elegant styles of draping, this is our signature bridal drape.
  • Madisaru – Traditional draping of South Indian Iyer & Iyengar traditions. It is one of the toughest and interesting styles of draping.
  • Kappulu – One of the elegant drapes worn by a specific sect of people in Andhra Pradesh. It enhances a woman’s physical attributes beautifully.
  • Nauvari/Maharashtrian/kashta – Originating from Maharashtra, it is a very unique style of draping 9 yards of saree. It looks like a mix of dhoti in the bottom and a normal saree in the top. This drape front and back is very similar to that of the male Maharashtrian Dhooti (dhoti). The center of the sari (held lengthwise) is placed at the center back, the ends are brought forward and tied securely, then the two ends are wrapped around the legs. When worn as a sari, an extra-long cloth is used and the ends are then passed up over the shoulders and the upper body. They are primarily worn by "Brahmin women" of Maharastra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.
  • Atpoure Saree – From West Bengal, this saree has the traditional white and red colors with a very light and breezy draping style.
  • Pinkosu – Another unique style from Tamil Nādu, this style has pleats in the back. Handloom cottons are preferred.
  • Halakki Vokkaliga – Worn by the women of Karnataka, who live at the base of Western Ghats. This style of saree draping is quite unique, worn with colorful beads and flowers.
  • Kodagu style – This drape is confined to ladies hailing from the Kodagu district of Karnataka. In this style, the pleats are created in the rear, instead of the front. The loose end of the sari is draped back-to-front over the right shoulder, and is pinned to the rest of the sari.
  • Coorgi Style – From the beautiful Coorg, this style of draping is very beautiful and elegant. Bright red kanjeevarams adds another layer of beauty.
  • Gochi Kattu – From the beautiful state of Telangana, is very similar to Nauvari saree. Bright colored cottons are used for this style of draping.
  • Seedha pallu Or Gujarati Style – Worn by women of Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat and Odisha, it is very similar to draping a lehenga choli. It showcased intricate designs very gracefully. in this style, the loose end is draped over the right shoulder rather than the left, and is also draped back-to-front rather than the other way around.
  • Nivi – Styles originally worn in Andra Pradesh; besides the modern nivi, there is also the kaccha nivi, where the pleats are passed through the legs and tucked into the waist at the back. This allows free movement while covering the legs.
  • Gond – sari styles found in many parts of Central India. The cloth is first draped over the left shoulder, then arranged to cover the body. the two-piece sari, or mundum neryathum, worn in Kerala. Usually made of unbleached cotton and decorated with gold or colored stripes and/or borders.

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