Mundu Neriyathum

Mundu Neriyathum is the traditional form of saree of Kerala's women. It is a two-piece saree which has parts as Mundu & Neriyuthum. Mundu is the lower garment which is wrapped around lower body and securely tucked into waist. Neriyathu is upper garment which can be tucked either in traditional way with the blouse or on left shoulder in modern style. Modern style of draping looks very much like Nivi Style.

Traditionally Mundu Neriyathum is of white or cream colour. It has a coloured strip at the end of both the pieces, which is called Kara. This saree is starched well before draping.

Mundum Neriyathum is daily worn by women in Kerala. It is also called Settu Mundu or Set Sari. For festive or ceremonial occassions Mundum Neriyathum has broad golden or zari border as Kara which is called Kasavu. This variant is called Kasavu Mundu Neriyathum. Kasavu is worn by all women of all age group during Onam.

There is a one more variant which is called Set Veshti. This has a mundu and a small piece of cloth to be worn as blouse. This saree does not have pallu or neriyathum.

Nowadays Kerala Sarees or Kasavu Sarees are also in trend. These sarees are mostly white or cream in colour like traditional ones but are single piece six yard sarees. It has golden kasavu border and completely resembles kasavu mundu neriyathum.

While Getting a blouse stitched

As it is necessary to drape your saree well, it is also neccessary to get a well fitted blouse stitched. So here is a guide to know what to remember while getting a blouse stitched.

Guide to get a well fitted blouse

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Tips to Preserve Silk Sarees

Silk sarees never lose its charm and always remain in fashion. Anytime it can be worn. Silk fabric needs some extra care to maintain it for long.

Here are some tips to preserve silk sarees for years:

1. Always refold silk sarees in 3months to avoid tear on creases.

2. Keep them in a dry and cold place covered in muslin cloth and always fold in such a way to avoid damage to the zari and let the zari be faced inwards to preserve its sheen.

3. As these sarees are worn only for few hours at a time, there is no need to wash it after every use, just airing it inside the
house will do.

4. You can either dry clean or wash it at home using mild detergents and wash body, pallu, and border separately.

5. Take care to avoid stains. If saree gets any sort of stain then clean it right away.

Kanjeevaram Sarees

Kanjeevaram Sarees are the traditional silk sarees woven by the weavers of Kanchipuram. It is referred as "Queen of Silk Sarees". In 2005, "Kanchipuram Silk Sarees" received the 'Geographical Indication' tag, the first product in India to carry this label.

Kanchipuram town is located in Tamilnadu of South India and is famous for its Pallav temples and hand woven silk sarees and even called silk city. As estimated in 2008, nearly 5000 families who live in this town are engaged in this silk business.

According to Hindu Mythology, weavers of Kanchi are the descendants of Sage Markanda (master weaver of Gods who is supposed to have woven tissue from lotus fibre). Silk is also considered to be the favourite fabric of Lord Vishnu.

Kanjeevaram saree is known for its vibrant colours, Zari work and durability. These sarees can be preserved for more than 100 years and become a heirloom piece. Every south indian girl will have this magnificient Kanjeevaram saree in her wedding trousseau. These sarees are lovingly worn by people of all ages.

The motifs used in a Kanchipuram saree are heavily based on the Pallava temples,
palaces and paintings. Moons, chariots, peacocks, parrots, swans, lions, coins, mangoes, leaves and many such motifs are woven into Kanchipuram patterns. Other common motifs include a jasmine bud within a square or a round frame. Another is Thandavalam where parallel lines run across the body of the Sari. However, these days one can see scenes from great epics, Ramayana and along with the Bhagwad Gita being used as motifs.

Weaving style of these sarees is also very unique. If the pallu or border has to be woven in a different shade then it is first separately woven and then delicately joined to the Saree. The part where the saree's body meets the border and pallu is often denoted by a zig zag line. 

These sarees are available in a large price range depending on the quality of silk, design, and the amount of gold thread work in the saree. A single Kanchipuram saree can cost between 2500 INR to 100000 INR. The zari used in Kanjeevaram sarees is the gold-dipped silver threads. The heavier the saree the costlier it is and also more pure. A double shade will cost you more than a single shade and length and width of the pallu and border also determines the cost.

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Saree For Your Body Type

Want to find right saree for your body type? Then keep a few things in mind while choosing a saree to drape.

Fabric: Light fabrics like chiffon, georgette, crepe, italian silk etc. stay close to the body and fits perfectly. Such fabrics give the nice fall and make you look slimmer. Overwight women should go for light fabrics. Cotton, Heavy Silk, Brocade, Tissue, Kanjivaram, Orgenza etc. are fluffy fabrics and volumes to the overall look. Slin and tall women look good in such fabrics.

Prints: If you are short then go for small prints. Bigger and bold prints make you look short. Horizontal strips should be avoided. Vertical Print gives you height.

Borders: Broad and bigger borders makes one look short. If you are short choose small and narrow borders or no borders.

Colours: Overweight women looks slimmer in dark colours. Dark colours make your skin colour appear lighter as well. If you are tall and slim pastel shades make you look good. Fair skin colour women look beautiful in both light and dark colours.

Draping Style: Drape your saree neatly and correct drape makes you look perfect. Neatly draped saree conceals all the body flaws.

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5 Traditional Sarees That Every Indian Bride Must Have

Going to get married soon??? But confused about choosing traditional sarees for your wardrobe. Visit the the following link and know about 5 traditional sarees that every indian bride must have:

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Saree gets a trendy makeover

As fashion and trend changes with time, it does effect saree as well. At one point of time saree was just a piece of cloth used to drape around to cover the body, and now it has completely changed. 

Visit the below link and check out the list of trendy sarees:

Saree gets a trendy makeover

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Dhoti Style Saree

Sonam Kapoor is taking saree draping to new heights. She is a celebrity who loves to wear and that too in different styles. Whatever style she wear, it always rocks!!!

Few month back, she wore Tarun Tahiliani's Dhoti style saree and guess what..... Yes, it is a fashion now. If you are also willing to try this draping style then visit the following link:
Dhoti Style Saree

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Traditional Styles of Saree Draping

Saree is most loved and traditional garment of Indian women. As fashion and trends keeps changing with time women also love to follow latest style to look trendy and gorgeous. So when it comes to draping the saree, women love to experiment with their saree draping styles to look traditionally modern. There are so many styles to drape this unstiched six yard long garment so that one would be amazed to find the versatality of this timeless attire.

1. Gujarati Style : It is very elegant and traditional style of saree draping. This style of draping is not only adopted in Gujarat but also in Rajasthan, Uttarpradesh, Madhyapradesh, Bihar. Most of the people knows it as "seedha pallu"or "reverse style". It can be draped in any saree. But tradtional gujarati saree increases its beauty and authenticity.







2. Nivi Style : The Nivi style of Saree draping, popularly known as Ulta Pallu, is the most popular of them all and in practice for long. Nivi style of Saree draping finds its origin in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh. For the locals, it is a traditional form of draping a Saree. This style has become most comon style and represents the cultural heritage of India.








3. Bengali Style: Saree is the basic attire for women in West Bengal. It is worn on both casual and formal occasions. For every occassion there is a different saree. Like Bengali women Bengali sarees are always appreciated for their beauty. Bengali sarees are so beautiful and can be worn in the traditional or fashionable way. The plain white saree with red and golden border is the classic look of a Bengali woman.







4. Maharashtra Style: Maharashtrian sarees are unique in its draping style as well in its length as well. While usually we wear six yards saree Marathi saree is of nine yards. It is also called Nauvari. It gives an impression of wearing Dhoti or divided saree. Green glass bangles, nose pin, bindi, gold jewellery and kolhapuri slippers make it perfect.

5. Coorgi Style: Coorgi Style belongs to Karnataka state of India. It is also called Kodava Attire or Kodagu Style. Traditionally, women are used to wear a matching head scarf along with this saree style called Vastra. This style can be easily recongnised with its pallu and pleats.







6. Tamillian Style: Tamillian women wear silk sarees on special occassions. This style is called Madisar Pudavai. The madisar pudavai is a long saree wrapped around the body and legs in a trouser style. This style is worn as part of their culture by the women of the Gurukkal, Iyer, and Iyyengar Brahmin communities of Tamil Nadu.

All these different styles are traditional Indian styles of saree draping. All traditional style reflects their respective culture and ethnic background.

Maharashtrian Saree Draping Style

Maharashtrian sarees are unique in its draping style as well in its length as well. While usually we wear six yards saree Marathi saree is of nine yards. It is also called Nauvari. It gives an impression of wearing Dhoti or divided saree.

Maharashtrian Saree is not a common draping style. It is worn on festivals or on weddings by Marathi women. Green glass bangles, nose pin, bindi, gold jewellery and kolhapuri slippers make it perfect.

This saree is worn without petticot. This can be tied on cycling shorts or on tight slacks. There are variations in this draping style as well. Some women drape it simply and a part of lower border is passed between the legs  and secured in back, giving saree a dhoti look from back side. Then pallu is secured on left shoulder. While in other style border of pallu is secured on left shoulder first then central pleat is passed through the legs and secured at the back. After that the portion near the feet is is folded and tucked into the waist so that border is seen at front as well. This is said "Tying Konccha".

So prartice it well, and drape it next Ganpati Festival!!!

Stylish Dupatta Drapes

Like Saree, Dupatta Draping is also an art. Its an art of folds. A dupatta drape can completely change your looks. Have you ever wondered how many drapes are possible with your dupatta. I was also amazed when came through this link and got to know 25 wonderful dupatta drapes. Visit the link and check out different drapes: http://wedmegood.com/blog/25-dupatta-draping-styles-drape-it-stylish

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Double Drape

Mumtaj style is very elegant and popular but not much comfortable while walking. But if someone wants the same coiled look while not being uncomfortable then try the double drape. It gives almost the same look but saree is not that narrow fitted so that you can walk freely. Saree is twice draped around the body giving coiled saree look and pallu is secured at left shoulder without pleating.

Coiled Saree Drape

Coiled style drape is most commonly known as Mumtaz style. In this form saree is worn like a coil. Yesteryears bollywood diva Mumtaz popularized it when she draped a orange saree in this innovative style for song "Ajkal tere mere pyar ke charche".  Since then this style is very popular and has never been out of fashion. Actoress Priyanka Chopra was also seen in same style in movie " Teri Meri Kahani".

In this style only two or three pleats are made facing left and rest of saree is wrapped around  the lower body. Each wrap is kept 4-5 inches above the last wrap. And pallu is secured on left shoulder making narrow pleats.

This style perfectly suits you if you are slim and has a curvy figure. This is not a very comfortable style in terms of walk as saree is coiled two three times around lower body giving it a tight fitting but perfect for parties and occasions.

Scarf Pallu

Experiment with the pallu of saree and get a new look. Look at these images, how pallu has been wrapped around the neck and they just looking wonderful. Apart then look you will be free from handling pallu.

For this style, wear a geogette or chiffon saree (preferably) with no or small border. Drape in Nivi Style with pleated pallu and keep the pallu short. Wrap the pallu like a scarf around the neck and get ready with this stylish twist.

We can call it Scarf Pallu!!!

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Coorgi Style

Coorgi Style is completely unique style of saree draping. It belongs to Karnataka state of India. It is also called Kodava Attire or Kodagu Style. Traditionally, women are used to wear a matching head scarf along with this saree style called Vastra. This style can be easily recongnised with its pallu and pleats. 

This style of saree draping is linked with the Great Sage Agastya and his wife Cauvery. The legend has it that Cauvery transformed herself into a river to serve the people. The sage Agastya tried his best to stop his wife  and while doing so her saree pleats were pushed back. It was from that time that the women wear their sarees in the same way.

In this style pleats are not made in front. These are tucked in the back and pallu is taken under the arm and comes from back to front and neatly one corner is tucked on right side chest border. Pallu is kept short. This is the traditional style of Coorgi drape.

Nowadays as women are confortable with front pleats and want to wear this style, some variations has been made in this style.So try this style and get a new look!!!

Lehanga Style Saree

Nowdays Lehanga style sarees are making a hit. As you need not to make pleats or in many pallu pleats  are also done. These sarees are ready to wear. And while wearing a saree you will get a different look than wearing a saree.
But these sarees are limited to one style in which it comes. You cannot try various drape with same saree.  Fitting is also a problem. These are made according to standard size which does not fit to all.
Do you know you can wear your regular sarees in lehanga style as well? This style of saree draping is also very unique and an eye catcher. And gives different look to your regular saree.
This style is simple and absolutely hassle free as there is no pleats at front yet quite innovative. And transforms your traditional saree into a lehanga. You just need to wrap around your saree and pallu is needed to be done. If saree has contrat pallu or heavily decorated pallu then it increases the beauty of drape.
So give it a try this festive season...

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Saree is considered to be the hottest attire for an Indian women. It makes her look sensuously beautiful. Every women wants to wear it atleast once in her lifetime. But while it comes to drape this most loved six yard piece of cloth they find it so difficult to wear.

Saree Draping is an art itself. To drape a saree and to drape a saree perfectly are two different things. Many women somehow manage to drape it. But after few hours they find it difficult to keep it on place and keep struggling with pins and borders or pleats.

Now you can join saree draping classes and become expert in saree draping. At Style Drapers, you will not only learn to drape the saree like an expert but also learn different draping styles. So next time, no need to rush to parlour for getting your saree done, you can do it yourself that too like an expert. And you can drape your desirable style anytime you want.

Below listed styles will be covered in class:

• Nivi Style
• Free Pallu Style
• Corporate Style
• Gujarati Style
• Lehanga Style
• Bengali Style
• Mermaid Style
• Mumtaz Style
• Coorgi Style
• Double Drape

And various other variations....

Mermaid Style Saree Draping

Mermaid drape is a blend of traditional and modern draping style of saree. It is worn with no pleats or less pleats. Heavy embroidried sarees or contranst pallu sarees looks better in this style.It looks good on almost all body frames.

At front it looks like a skirt and pallu is carried on right shoulder and worn diagonally. For this kind of drape take a longer saree because pallu in this saree is kept long so that it can be draped well around the body.

In this style of saree, walking is a little bit problem. Steps taken should be small and measured just like a mermaid.

Bengali Saree Draping

Saree is the basic attire for women in West Bengal. It is worn on both casual and formal occasions. For every occassion there is a different saree.

Like Bengali women Bengali sarees are always appreciated for their beauty. Bengali sarees are so beautiful and can be worn in the traditional or fashionable way. The plain white saree with red and golden border is the classic look of a Bengali woman. Murshidabad Silk, Tant Cotton, Korial, Garad, Daccai Jamdani, Shantipur Cotton, Phulia Cotton and Baluchari Silk are few to name. "Kantha" is traditional embroidery of West Bengal. It is mostly done on cotton and silk sarees.

Draping style of these sarees is absolutely unique and very feminine. It is draped without pleats. it is wrapped around the waist and taken back to the right side and the pallu pleated over the left shoulder. One edge of pallu pulled up from under the right arm, it rests over the left shoulder. Often an ornate keyring is added to the edge to complete this elegant drape.

What do you think about this style? Will you not like to try it?

 

Gujarati Sarees

Gujarati saree draping style is known for its simplicity and uniqueness. It is very elegant and traditional style of saree draping. This style of draping is not only adopted in Gujarat but also in Rajasthan, Uttarpradesh, Madhyapradesh, Bihar. Most of the people knows it as "seedha pallu"or
"reverse style". It can be draped in any saree. But tradtional gujarati saree increases its beauty and authenticity.

Gujarat is popular for its unique handicraft. All traditional sarees of Gujarat are handmade. Bandhani, Tanchoi, Patola, Tie & Dye are the famous name of traditional gujarati sarees. These are admired not only in India but all over the world. In these sarees each
& every pattern or block is handmade. Mirror work and thread work done on these sarees make them more beautiful.

Draping style of Gujarati saree is very simple.


While draping this style, instead of opening the pleats to the left, pleats are made to open in right. And pallu is also taken to the back and brought over to the right shoulder. And then pallu is spread in front and left corner is tucked to the back.  It shows off the embroidered or richly decorated pallu in full.

It is suitable for all occasions, be it for casual wear or any special occasion.

Quick Tips For Saree Draping

Saree may look simple enough to wear but it's an art to place each corner, border and pleats skillfully and neatly. There are some unwritten rules while draping a saree which make it look perfect once you are done with this.

There are some quick tips to keep in mind while draping saree:

1. Always wear footwear before start draping the saree. It helps in ensuring the length of saree. Ideal length of saree is such that only toes are exposed and ankles are fully covered.

2. Petticot should never be visible under your saree when you stand.

3. Petticot should be tied little tight. Otherwise your saree will start sagging and pleats will come out.

4. Be careful about the length of the pallu. It should fall upto the back of knees. Too long pallu will make you trip.

5. First make the pallu pleats and then pleat the remaining saree. This will help you in keeping the right length of pallu.

6. Pleats should be deep enough otherwise it will be a problem when you walk.

7. Pin up your pallu and pleats. This will make saree easily manageable and avoid any wardrobe malfunction.

8. Pleats should be even, clean and neatly tucked. Uneven pleats looks awkward.

9. Settle the pleats once done especially while wearing starched sarees like cotton, organza etc.

10. If you are a beginner, then make someone kneel down infront of you to settle the pleats.

Introduction to Saree Draping

Saree is an unstitched rectangular piece of cloth which measures in length 6 to 9 yards. In North India and most of the parts of country women wear 6 yards saree. While in Maharashtra and Tamilnadu women wear 9 yards saree. And in Kerala women wear two-piece saree. In every state of India people have difference in language, food and in cloth wearing style. While we talk about saree then its fabric, weaving style, embroidery and draping style everything change with the region of country.

First we will talk about with identifying the different parts to saree…

Saree is wrapped around the body while making pleats to be tucked in the middle of waist with one end lying on any of the shoulder. The part of the saree that lie on the shoulder is called “pallav”, “pallu” or “aanchal”. This is generally heavily decorated part of saree.

While wearing saree, upper and lower side of saree is generally decorated similar to palla of saree… these are called saree border.

Apart from this when you drape a saree some parts of saree are identified like the image below:

So these are the sections need to be identified while draping saree. Now what all you need to drape the saree…

While draping saree you need following:

• A Saree
• Well Fitted Blouse
• Petticot
• Safety Pins
• Saree Pins(Decorated/Simple)
• Cloth Clips
• A  Pair of Sandals

Saree has already been explaind. So we will know about blouse now. Blouse is usually a short top worn with saree to cover the upper body. Nowadays saree are available with matching blouse pieces. Otherwise blouse can be purchased or stitched according to colour of saree. Blouses are available in different fabrics can design. Blouse’s design increase the grace and sensuality of saree.

Petticot is a long skirt worn around the waist under the saree to cover the  bottom part. Petticot helps in tucking saree conveniently and neatly. Petticoat is usually made of cotton fabric. While wearing net saree it can be of satin or shimmer fabric to increase the grace of saree. Color of the petticoat should be according to saree's base colour.

Safety Pins helps in kepping the pleats and border style intact. It saves you from the falling of pleats. If saree  is properly pinned up then it will stay where it should be.

While selecting pins then make sure its tip is not rough otherwise it will create damage to the fabric of saree. Big and small pins both will be needed in draping saree. Perfer the pins made of stainless steel.

Saree pins are also known as brooches. These are used to secure waist pleats. It is also available in different colors and designs. These are made of plastic and metals.

Cloth Clips are used in draping while making pleats of pallu and waist pleats. For beginners these are really helpful. With the use of clips you are saved from pinning and unpinning of pleats. It helps in case of slipping of pleats from hand while turning the pleated part.

Last not the least is footwear. Although it has a very small role in saree draping but very important one. Always wear you footwear while starting to drape the saree. Because only then saree’s length can be kept properly.

So, keep these things in mind while draping the saree.

Happy Saree Draping!!!

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Saree is a beautiful and versati...: Drape With Style Saree is a beautiful and versatile Indian attire. It makes every women look beautiful . Nowadays it is not just w...

Drape With Style

Saree is a beautiful and versatile Indian attire. It makes every women look beautiful . Nowadays it is not just worn by Indian women but worldwide. It is identity of Indian fashion and culture. It is such a clothing for women for which it does not matter which size you are. Whether you are size 0 or overweight, it fits to all

Many people believe saree is the hottest attire. It makes you look beautiful and sensuous. If teamed with right accessory and blouse then no one can beat you in fashion parade.  Try some Innovative styles of blouses like backless, choli style, high neck collar style, tube top, halter neck, spaghetti style etc.. Try waistbands, saree pins & brooches while wearing saree. These will add much more glamour in your look. Go experimental and rock the world!!!

Most common problem which comes to women when they wear the saree is its draping style. Many of them don’t know how to drape this six yard piece of cloth and create magic in different styles.  Saree can be worn in different styles so that one can get different looks with a single saree.  Many of them feel it is a very time taking and difficult task when it comes to wear a saree. It is really a fun to drape a saree. With little practice anyone can drape a saree perfectly.

There is a list of traditional styles in which saree can be worn such as Rajasthani, Gujrati, Nivi, Maharashtrian Nauvari, Burmese, Bengali  etc. Along with that some other modern styles can be tried like mermaid, butterfly, double drape, double saree, lehanga style etc. In fact mumtaz style saree also earns the clap. Bollywood actress Mumtaz  wore it in “ Ajkal tere mere pyar k charche” song in bal brahamchari film. Since then this style of wearing has become much popular. And Even more different experiments can be done with these styles or you can create your own style.

So just try to wear it and make the world bow infront of your beauty and style.