different drapes of sarees and modern ways of wearing it

1. CREATED BY-
PRAGATI RASTOGI

2. TOPICS
Introduction
Athpourey Shari drape from Bengal
Nivi drape from Andhra Pradesh
Mekhela chador from Assam
Nauvari saree from Maharashtra
Namboothiri from Kerala
Mohiniyattam from Kerala
Seedha pallu from Gujarat, UP and Odisha
Surguja from Chhattisgarh
Bootheyara from Karnataka
Coorgi style from Karnataka
Gol sari (Parsi Drape)
Madisaru from Tamil Nadu
Santhal drape from Jharkhand
Pinkosu from Madurai
Kunbi drape from Goa
Innaphi and Phanek from Manipur
Purnia from Bihar
Rajasthani style
 THEN SOME SLIDES OF MODERN WAYS OF WEARING A SAREE

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4. TRADITIONAL SAREE
DRAPING STYLES FROM
DIFFERENT PARTS OF INDIA
One Of The Best Attire Is Which Every Women Can Flaunt
Themselves Is Saree. No Matter Whether You Are An Indian, A
British Or An American, A Saree Draped On You Make You Look
Set Apart From All Kind Of Ethnic Wears. Moreover, With The
Merge Of Western Outfit Wearing Styles, Saree Has A New
Outlook On The Ramps, In Films And In The Red Carpets Of
Various Events.
India Is A Saree Trove And Every Region Has A Unique Saree
Draping Style. Thus, The Fashion Of Saree Never Fades. India Is
A Land Of Multiple Cultures And Traditions That Goes Back
Centuries. Attire, Food, Rituals, Festivals Etc Are All Influenced By
These Cultures And Traditions. Clothes And Fashion In India Are
Strongly Inspired By The Local Culture. While The Saree Is An
Outfit That Is Worn By Women All Over India, The Way This
Garment Is Draped And Styled Differs From Region To Region.

5. ATHPOUREY SHARI
DRAPE FROM BENGAL
One of the most recognizable saree
draping style is the Bengali style. Unlike
the modern day saree, it has a box pleat at
the front. The pallu comes from back to
the front on both sides. Traditionally a
bunch of keys was attached to the pallu
thrown over the right shoulder. This
signified the most important woman in the
household as it is a great matter of pride to
be given the reigns of the entire house.

6. NIVI DRAPE FROM
ANDHRA PRADESH
Modern day saree drape is derived
from the Nivi drape of Andhra
Pradesh. This style was mostly worn
by the aristocracy. Though not very
work friendly, this style accentuates a
woman’s curves in the best way and
looks extremely regal. Most modern
day saree styles are derivatives of the
Nivi style.
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7. One of the most elegant ways to wear
a Assam handloom saree, the
Mekhela chador is worn by the petite
beauties of Assam. It comes in two
main pieces — the bottom is worn
like a sarong with pleats in the front
whereas one end of the upper
garment is tucked to the left side of
the waist in a triangle and the other
end is thrown over the shoulder like 7
MEKHELA CHADOR
FROM ASSAM

8. NAUVARI SAREE FROM
MAHARASHTRA
The Nauvari or the original nine-yard saree
speaks volumes about the strong,
independent women of Maharashtra. This
saree draping style is distinguished by its
unusual draping pattern which necessitates it
being worn around the legs like a dhoti while
the upper part is worn like a normal saree.
One of the best examples of the nauvari saree
is demonstrated by lavani folk dancers. It
permits easy movement of the legs
accentuating every move of the wearer
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9. The Namboothiri is an ancient remnant of
a saree worn in Kerala used to cover only the
lower part of the body. The mundum
neriyathum combination of the mundum, or
the lower garment and the neriyathum or the
upper garment. Latter of the Saree is tucked
inside the blouse or thrown over the left
shoulder. In modern parlance, this form of
saree is rarely worn and is worn by the folk
dances during festivals like Onam.
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NAMBOOTHIRI FROM
KERALA

10. MOHINIYATTAM FROM
KERALA
This drape is primarily worn by the Golla
(shepherd) and the Gudati Kapulu (agriculturist)
communities of Narasannapalle, a village in the
Kadapa district of Andhra Pradesh. Though the
drape begins like a normal nivi drape, once the
pleats are made, they are twisted around the body
and tucked at the waist from the other end instead
of the front. The pleats are rolled outwards and
secured by wrapping them over with the innermost
layer. The lower borders are picked then at the two
extremes and brought to the waist at the back from
either side to be tucked in. This requires a material
like silk which can hold the shape for long hours.
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11. In everyday saree draping style in Gujarat, Uttar
Pradesh and Odisha, this saree drape resembles
a lehenga choli where the pallu of the saree is
used in place of the dupatta. This permits
immense freedom of movement and works very
well for heavy sarees where the shoulder doesn’t
have to carry the weight of the heavily worked
pallu. The pallu in the front is perfect for
demonstrating the intricate work on the pallu
and the border.
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SEEDHA PALLU FROM
GUJARAT, UP AND
ODISHA

12. SURGUJA FROM
CHHATTISGARH
One of the most elegant ways of
draping a saree, this style is worn by
the dancers of the Oraon community
of Chattisgarh. A 5.3-yard saree is
used to create a stand out whirling
effect at the end. The loose ends are
tucked in the front and the back as it
permits immense freedom of
movement to the dancers.
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13. Ceremonial performers of nomadic origin are
associated with this style. Draped from an 8-
yard saree, this can be used either as a one-
piece lower pant style drape, or a two-piece
drape which involves a shawl to cover the
bust, depending on the comfort of the
wearer. The best saree for this style is a
cotton or a cotton-silk blend saree.
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BOOTHEYARA FROM
KARNATAKA

14. COORGI STYLE FROM
KARNATAKA
The Coorgi style finds a mention in a popular
story of Kaveri and Agastya. This draping style
evolved to help Coorgi women lead an active life
— climbing the hilly slopes of the Western
Ghats and trees on a daily basis. Traditionally,
paired with a full sleeved blouse, this style has
pleats at the back. The end of the sari is brought
below the left shoulder, and secured over the
right shoulder in a firm knot called ‘molakattu’.
Today, the red and gold silk kanjeevaram is
worn in the Coorgi style by brides during the
wedding ceremony.
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15. The simple, but elegant Parsi drape is worn by
most Parsi women during festivities, and even
on a regular basis. Parsi women begin wearing a
saree after the Saree Perawan ceremony, which
is a rite of passage ceremony. Most Parsi women
prefer a light chiffon or georgette saree for this
drape. Called a gara, the pallu is taken from
behind and draped over the blouse. It hangs in
loose folds over your left shoulder. It is brought
over the right shoulder and the folds are splayed
out in front. The front of the pallu falls very
close to the hem.
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GOL SARI
(PARSI DRAPE)

16. MADISARU FROM TAMIL
NADU
A very important part of the Iyer and Iyengar
culture of Tamil Nadu, the Madisaru was worn
by women, traditionally after marriage. Today
however, this saree drape is sported on special
occasions and festivities. One of the toughest
styles to drape, if worn properly, it does not
require the use of a blouse or a petticoat. It
follows the ardhanareeshwara style of draping,
meaning half man and half woman; the lower
half is draped like a dhoti while the upper half is
pleated like a saree.
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17. Traditional santhal sarees are characterised by
their chequered pattern. One of the simplest
sarees to drape, it has evolved over the years
with an improvement in the economic status of
the tribe. Very similar to the Bengali drape, it
has a box pleat at the front and the pallu is
pulled over the left shoulder in a big triangle.
The rest of the pallu is tucked in the front. This
style is extremely simple and free, just like the
lifestyle and thought process of the santhali
people.
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SANTHAL DRAPE FROM
JHARKHAND

18. PINKOSU FROM
MADURAI
Pinkosu means “Pleats on the back.” Women in
Tamil Nadu wear this incredibly gorgeous style.
This saree is perfect for hot weather and can be
worn without a petticoat. For more coverage, the
Saree is wrapped one and half a times around
the body. The pleats of the saree will fall
towards the outside of the wrap contrary to Nivi
style and thereby showing the underside of the
saree. The sarees that work the best according to
the style is Homespun handloom cotton because
they are reversible.
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19. The Kunbi is the ancient style of
draping which the tribal women of Goa
follow. Kunbi is older than the 16th
century and the origin of the
Portuguese. This style is basic draping
with knotting it over the right shoulder.
The saree is tied above the ankle, which
gives freedom to women to work in
fields.
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KUNBI DRAPE FROM GOA

20. INNAPHI AND PHANEK
FROM MANIPUR
The women of Manipur traditionally wear
innaphi and Phanek. With two types of Phanek;
the tribal phanek and the meitei phanek, they
are worn as ethnic Sarong. Innaphi means a
cover for the upper body, while the phanek is
horizontally striped. The Phanek also has floral
borders which are common creators of the tribe
and act as a trademark. The innaphi is worn as a
dupatta with floral designs that are elegant to
look at.
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21. Women in the provincial area of
Bihar prefer to drape their saree in
purnia style. It is a conventional way
of wearing a saree; it supports them
to cover their heads as well.
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PURNIA FROM BIHAR

22. RAJASTHANI STYLE
Similar to the Gujarati way of draping
the Rajasthani Style is still different, with
one small change. The free end of the
pallu is pinned back of the blouse by the
women making the whole look more
energetic.
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24. Belted saree appears new, but is an
ancient style where sarees were
complemented with an accessory
called Kamar Patta- the gold accessory like
a belt which used be wrapped around the
waist and was famous in the ’60s and the
’70s. In the modern version of the trend,
the saree is paired with leather, metal or
other fancy belts over simple draped Navi
saree.
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BELTED SAREE DRAPING

25. ONE PALLU OPEN DRAPE
This style started like a nivi style of
draping, but the other end of the end,
the pallu is kept free without pleating
on the other shoulder. Many women
in the country wear this form of
draping for various occasions.
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26. The upcoming or youth of India created
the revamping saree style. In this style, the
saree is carried with leggings or
pants instead of petticoat with a choice of
pleats tucked into the pants mid-waist
while the other end can be taken forward
and tucked with various drape pallu style.
This style of saree is prevalent in
the metro cities of India.
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PANT STYLE SAREE

27. RETRO STYLE SAREE
DRAPING
Want a perfect retro look? Mumtaz is
your solution. Popular as Mumtaz style
saree as she emphasized it in the Indian
film Industry. This wrap-around style
saree with a small border is draped in 3
layers up form without any pleats to give
a close look by accentuating the
figure. Sleeveless blouse with round neck
and a high top bun will give a perfect
retro look.
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28. It is a funky twist given to the saree
by wrapping pallu around the neck
like a scarf. Paired with off the
shoulder or full-sleeved boat neck
blouse, the saree gives the best look.
The soft textured garment will fit the
best as scarfs.
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NECK DRAPE SAREE
DRAPING

29. JACKET OVER SAREE
DRAPING
Is your Saree too plain? Top it with a
jacket! Sporting a jacket with saree
has been a revolutionary hit. Pair the
saree with a traditional
or contemporary jacket instead of a
blouse. One can work around with
different neck and collar types,
textures, and embellishments as well.
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30. Irrespective of the body shape, the
Saree has made a mark in the market.
The close-fitted hip section and flared
out bottom gives the saree a skirt
look with pallu followed from waist
to shoulder.
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MERMAID STYLE SAREE
DRAPING

31. INVERTED BORDER
DRAPE STYLE SAREE
A variant of Nivi Saree draping, the pleats
should be tucked towards the left of the
waist. Twirling the border facing down
and wrapping around the hip meanwhile
tucking it at the back waist. Hung the
pallu over the shoulder and secured with a
pin.
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32. After following the basic procedure of
draping for the lower body and
pinning the pleated pallu on the left
shoulder, take a corner of the pallu to
bring it to the front under your right
arm and then pin it.
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ORIYA STYLE SAREE
DRAPING

33. LEHENGA STYLE SAREE
DRAPING
The Saree is a look-alike of a lehenga.
After one round, the small pleats are
tucked around the waist, and the
pallu is thrown over the shoulder.
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34. Similar to Gujarati style draping, the
corner of pallu that is tucked behind
the Gujarati style. It is pinned on the free
shoulder to create a V-shaped fall over the
bust.
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RAJRANI STYLE SAREE
DRAPING

35. BUTTERFLY STYLE SAREE
DRAPING
Same nivi style draping with a change
in pallu. The pallu is pleated
extremely thin to show off the flat
midriff.
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36. Designers keep experimenting on sarees
with various styles and embellishments.
They add western tinge to the ethnic
drape creating a fusion; Indo-western
saree, which is why it doesn’t have a fixed
silhouette. For example, gown look-alike
cocktail saree or an offbeat bloused
teamed with simple saree to get a
distinctive look.
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INDO-WESTERN STYLE
SAREE DRAPING

37. SKIRT STYLE SAREE
DRAPING
Saree can also be worn like a skirt by
making small pleats or wide box
pleats around the waist. Drape the
pallu over the shoulder with very
sleek pleats.
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38. Similar to the nivi and butterfly saree,
the pallu is finely pleated and
embellished with luxe detailing giving a
sleek and edgy look.
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SHORT PATLI STYLE SAREE
DRAPING

39. HALF FLOAT AND HALF
TUCKED STYLE SAREE
DRAPING
The basic draping style with pallu
pinned with one pleat and remaining
is allowed to fall through the
shoulder, giving it a casual look.
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40. The Navi style of draping used with the pleats
tucked in the waistline, paired with a t-shirt or a
tunic instead of a blouse. The pallu is draped
loosely over the shoulder.
Sarees have been a part of Indian culture since
the beginning and still continues to be so. Even
though the way women wrap the saree might be
different, but attire is always elegant in all
cultures and parts.
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TEE OR TUNIC STYLE
SAREE DRAPING

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