At first, wearing a saree might seem difficult, but with their practice, it gets easier and more attractive. This is a step-by-step tutorial on how to drape a saree in the classic Nivi style, commonly known as the most fashionable and widely used saree draping in India.
Materials You will Need:
Sarees: 5.5–6 meters of fabric are typical.
A petticoat is a skirt-like piece that is tucked under the saree.
Blouse: A snugly fitting top paired with sarees.
Safety pins: To keep the saree in place at comfortable spots.
Footwear: To make sure the right length, wear your heels or shoes before draping.
How to Put on a Saree:
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2) Tuck it inside your petticoat at the right side of your waist. Check to make sure the saree’s lower edge is only an inch over the ground.
3) Turn it once. While wrapping the saree from right to left, wrap it around your torso and tuck it all the way in around your waist.
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1) Take the fabric in front of you and start creating pleats after one complete wrap.
2) Create 5-7 pleats by folding the fabric back and forth, each roughly 5-7 inches wide.
3) Slightly to the left of your navel, gather all the pleats together and tuck them into your petticoat.
4) Make sure the pleats face left, and if necessary, fasten them with a safety pin to prevent them from moving.
5) Drape the Pallu Around Your Shoulder 3.
6) Take the leftover saree length (pallu) and wrap it around your body once more, this time from left to right, after tucking the pleats.
Bring the pallu, or decorative end, up and over your left shoulder, then cross it over your chest.
7) Pallu should be hanging behind you. Although the length of the pallu can be customized to suit your taste, it usually falls below your knees.
For a more formal appearance, you can either put pleats in the pallu or leave it open and flowing. If you choose to pleat the pallu, use a safety pin to hold the pleats in place and attach it to your blouse at the shoulder for further stability.
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1) Make sure the saree’s lower edge is just touching the ground.
2) Check to make sure the front pleats are straight and positioned correctly.
3) Verify that the pallu and pleats are correctly fastened, and that the saree feels snug and comfortable.
Tips for Wearing a Saree:
1) Attach the saree at several places, particularly the pleats and the pallu, with lots of safety pins.
2) To prevent lumps or bumps around your waist, tuck in nicely.
3) Pleating the pallu can give a beautiful touch for formal events, while keeping it open gives a more carefree and laid-back appearance.
4) Put on your heels before draping to ensure the saree is the right length.
Optional Draping Variations:
1) Open Pallu: Instead of pleating the pallu, let it flow freely over your shoulder for a more casual, flowing look.
2) High Pleats: For a more modern twist, you can tuck the pleats higher at your waist, giving a slimmer appearance.
3) With a little practice, draping a saree becomes second nature, allowing you to wear this traditional attire with elegance and ease!