SAREE THE TRADITION WITH STYLE

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Today I am going to share with you all my Favorite way of Draping A Saree,

Saree draping is nothing but a strip of cloth being wrapped around a beautiful body. Do you know that the word Saree was taken from A Sanskrit Word 'Sati' which means 'A Strip Of Cloth'.

And it is because of this simplicity that we can shape it into a hundred different styles. When draped aesthetically, there is no argument about the saree being the most graceful and versatile garment for a woman. Our Bollywood Diva's are just proving that this simple traditional attire of our culture is really classy too.

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. None of these historical examples show bodices. Usually the upper body was left bare or another piece of cloth was used to cover it. This tradition is still alive in Kerala’sMundum-Neryathum and Assam’s Mekhela Chador.

So I am going to list down some really interesting ways of draping a Saree:

#1. Bengali Style Saree Draping:

It is one of the easiest ways to drape a saree though the ultimate look might seem to be contrary! It is a style that involves two wide pleats and a large key ring with keys to hold down the double-wrapped pallu. This style is best worn with handloom sarees or light cotton ones, though you can try with a brocade saree as well.

One of the sweetest Saree draping forms in India is undoubtedly the Bengali style. Remember Aishwarya’s look in Devdas and Vidya Balan’s in Parineeta? While they looked stunning in the beautifully draped Saree in Bengali style, we tell you how it goes. In this the pleats around the waist are few, only two big ones while the pallu is wrapped twice around the body. 
If you want to flaunt the Bengali style the traditional way, grab one elegant piece in handloom, cotton or benarasi. And yes, don’t miss that big red bindi on your forehead.

#2. Lehenga style Saree Draping:

When you have to wear your saree for a close one’s wedding, you can drape it to look like you are wearing a lehenga instead! With the help of several pleats tucked around the waist to give the illusion of a lehenga, you can easily convert the regular saree to something more celebratory.

#3. Marathi Saree Draping Style:

Marathi way of draping a saree is really unique, and you can relate this why because most of the women use to work wearing the saree. Owing to its uniqueness, time and again it has defined faminity for the women also working in the Bollywood industry.

The Maharashtrians call it the Nau Vari style. This style came into existence due to the Lavani dancers and mostly seen this on the silver screen. Well, it may look really difficult to drape that 9-yard long Saree, once mastered creates a super stylish look. You may be amazed with the fact that it does not require a petticoat beneath, and can be simple worn over just the shorts.



#4. Odisha Saree Draping Style: 

Odisha Women's Typically wear Sambhalpuri or Bomkari Saree in Vibrant Colors like, Red, Green, Orange, Yellow or Purple.

They create a beautiful contrast in the backdrop of the yellow-brown sandstone temples. You can choose between a cotton version or a silk version of these sarees. Accessorize with silver filigree jewelry and a red bindi.


#5. Gujrati Way Of Draping Saree:

Perhaps the second most popular form of tying a Saree is the Gujarati Style that came into the limelight all the more, courtesy our daily “Saas Bahu” TV serials. It’s quite similar to the classic style, however, the only difference is that you have to start draping the Saree from your left instead.
Now follow the same process as the Nivi form and let the pallu fall over your right shoulder from the back. You can then choose to leave it hanging or tuck the left end of your saree on your left covering your chest. So, go Gujarati this wedding season and flaunt the elaborate work on your “seedha” pallu.

#6. Classic way of Draping Saree:

The classic style is the most common form of draping the Saree which is being followed by woman across the world. This way of tying the Saree is inspired from Nivi form that belongs to Andhra Pradesh. All you need to do is to tuck one end of the Saree (to your front right) inside the petticoat and then wrap it around your waist once.

Now pleat the pallu, slip it under your left hand and make it fall on the left shoulder. Form neat pleats of the center portion of the Saree and tuck it in your waist baring the midriff and completing the style. Find a perfectly-fitted blouse, some matching accessories and there’s no stopping you to look stylish whether in a formal do or a casual event.

So, this was my Top Favorite Saree draping styles from different states of our Country.

That's it for Now!

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