Feb 23, 2025
A saree is India’s most classic and timeless attire that has been a favourite for decades and holds an emotional value for every woman. From different colours, patterns, and silhouettes, let’s explore the different draping styles of a saree witnessed across the Indian states.
The Atpoure saree can easily be recognised because of its exclusive draping style, with two pallus coming from back to front and having a bunch of keys hanging to the end over their shoulder.
The nine-yard saree style The Nauvari saree drape is known for its comfort and easy leg movement. It gives a dhoti-like look with one end going front to back between the legs, and then it is tucked around the waist.
One of the most popular and easiest forms of draping style in which the pallu is draped over the right shoulder back to front and does not put any burden on the shoulders, allowing free hand movement.
The saree usually comprises two pieces, where the bottom is draped from the waist downwards and has pleats in a crisscross pattern. The other part covers the upper body and is draped on the shoulder giving a tight and rustic look.
Commonly draped in Tamil Nadu, it is a combination of saree and dhoti. The lower half of the attire is draped like a dhoti, whereas the upper half has normal saree pleats. This style does not require a blouse or petticoat.
Mainly worn by the Brahmin community in Kerala, the Namboothiri-style two-piece includes the larger piece of cloth inserted into the petticoat, making the border visible, with the smaller piece tucked into the blouse.
Popular amongst the Golla shepherd community of Telangana, this saree includes a long pallu with broad-like front pleats that exude a dhoti-like design.
Also known as the ‘lehenga style saree�or Langa Voni saree style, it has a long flared skirt and matching choli, with the dupatta draped as a pallu from the back of the waist, and it falls on the front shoulder. It is mainly worn by unmarried girls in Southern and Konkan India.
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