"Drapery as a vehicle of controlled lines and form is the essence... of any art
that would attempt to convey a message to the senses, as well as pleasure to the
eyes."
The saree is a length of material, 5.5 m long and 1.25 m wide. It is worn over
an ankle length slip that usually matches the saree colour. A drawstring tape
runs inside the top, fastening the petticoat firmly to the waist to hold the
tucked ends of the saree, hence elastic will not do. The blouse, or choli is
tailored and well fitting, sleeved or sleeveless.
Step 1 Start with the inner edge (least patterned plain end) of the Saree, with the Fall (lined border) falling along the inside of the bottom edge. Tuck the inner edge into the waistband of the Petticoat slightly to the right side, with the rest of the saree wrapping round to the left. The amount you tuck in depends on how tall or short you are or how long you want to wear the saree. Step 2
Step 5
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Contemporary Style
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Gujarati Style
This is a traditional draping style from the state of Gujarat. It is easier to manage and suited for draping Heavily Worked / Bridal / Silk Sarees. After tucking the pleats into your Petticoat (Step 6) remove the Pallu section from your left shoulder (over which it had been flung earlier to keep out of the way in Step 3). Bring part of the Pallu forward from your back by draping it over your right shoulder. The Pallu can now be arranged into an upside-down fan-shape from your right shoulder. The remainder is left to hang behind in a J-shaped arc from the back of your left hip where it is still tucked into the waistband, to the back of your right shoulder.
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11/22/2005