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.