Saree, a timeless garment that has been the epitome of grace and elegance for centuries, is the national dress of India. It is a versatile piece of cloth that can be draped in multiple ways to suit different occasions and body types. While there are several traditional draping styles, over time, new and innovative styles have emerged to cater to modern preferences.
Here are 12 different ways to drape a saree:
Nivi - The Nivi style is the most common and traditional draping style in India. It is a simple and elegant style that involves draping the saree around the waist and tucking the end of the fabric into the waistband.
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Gujarati - The Gujarati style is popular in the western Indian state of Gujarat. It involves draping the saree in a way that creates multiple pleats at the front and a long flowing end at the back.
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Maharashtrian - The Maharashtrian style is traditional in the western Indian state of Maharashtra. It involves draping the saree in a way that creates a large fold at the front and a long end at the back that is tucked into the waistband.
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Bengali - The Bengali style is a popular style in the eastern Indian state of West Bengal. It involves draping the saree in a way that creates several pleats at the back and a large fold at the front.
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South Indian - The South Indian style is popular in the southern Indian states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala. It involves draping the saree around the waist and tucking the end of the fabric into the waistband, with a large fold at the front and a long end at the back.
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Lehenga - The Lehenga style involves draping the saree like a lehenga, or a long skirt, with the fabric draped over one shoulder and the end of the fabric tucked into the waistband.
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Pant - The Pant style involves draping the saree in a way that creates a long pant-like effect, with the fabric draped around the waist and legs.
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Mermaid - The Mermaid style involves draping the saree in a way that creates a tight fit around the legs and flares out at the bottom, resembling the tail of a mermaid.
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Half and Half - The Half and Half style involves draping the saree in a way that shows off two different colors or designs, with one half of the saree draped over one shoulder and the other half draped around the waist.
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Butterfly - The Butterfly style involves draping the saree in a way that creates a butterfly-like effect at the back, with the fabric draped over one shoulder and the end of the fabric tucked into the waistband.
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Jacket - The Jacket style involves draping the saree in a way that creates a jacket-like effect, with the fabric draped over one shoulder and the end of the fabric tucked into the waistband.
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Dhoti - The Dhoti style involves draping the saree in a way that creates a dhoti-like effect, with the fabric draped over one shoulder and the end of the fabric tucked into the waistband.
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