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!!!

Style Drapers: DrapeWith StyleSaree is a beautiful and versati...

Style Drapers: DrapeWith Style


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.