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!!!