How to Drap Your Saree In Style
Gujarati Style: In this style, the pallu is draped while in front of the shoulder as opposed to the usual method of draping it over the shoulder.
2. Maharashtrian Style: Also common among brahmins in Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. The centre of the saree (the pleats) is at the back. The ends of the saree are tied right in front after which wrapped around the legs. This saree is usually a nine-yard saree and it is worn just like a dhoti.
3. Gond Style: This style is typical within the central parts of India. The saree is first draped over the left shoulder and then within the remaining body.
4. Nivi Style: This is actually the most typical and popular way of draping a saree in India. It originated from Andhra Pradesh. In this style, the pleats are tucked in the middle into the waist. The pallu will be wrapped over the left shoulder.
5. Dravidian Style: This originated in Tamil Nadu and is still common in some areas of Tamil Nadu. There are two parts for this saree – two separate pieces. Part one covers the lower body and then the second part is draped over the left shoulder.
6. Kodagu Style: Originated from Karnataka. Folded pleats are in the back of the saree and the pallu is draped from tailgate to cab and secured having a pin.
7. Bengali Style: There are no pleats in this fashion – Saree is draped around the body and the pallu has a couple of keys associated with it – The pallu falls within the shoulder.
