Sari is a timeless classic Indian women’s wear, which enhances the beauty of Indian women; it is one of the oldest known items of clothing that is still in use and is used by almost seventy percent of Indian women. Sari is a draped fabric created from a single piece of fabric, which is wrapped around a women’s body in different styles. They are made of cotton or silk, but now are also available in nylon as well.

Saris are beautiful, brightly colored and decorated in many ways; some are just plain and some are decorated with vibrant embroidery and sequins. One end of a Sari will be more decorated than the other. The more decorated end will be the end on show as that end will draped over the shoulder. There are two more components you will require with the sari: the petticoat and blouse. The petticoat is made from plain cotton and is important for tucking the sari in. Petticoat of the same color is preferable, but a different color can be used as this piece of cloth will not be seen when you wear a sari.

 There are different styles of draping a sari, and these styles differ according to the region, social class, ethnic background, and personal style. The ends of sari can be thrown over one or both shoulders depending on the style.

The most popular way to drape a sari is the Nivi style:-

• Once you have your petticoat and blouse on, then take the least decorative end of the sari and tuck it inside your petticoat, see to it that the decorated part of the sari is facing outwards.

• Wind the sari clockwise and keep tucking it in around your waist. Depending on the length of your sari fold or pleat the material four to six times. The folds should be of the length of your fingers.

• Once you have tucked the folds in the front of your petticoat, wind it round again, and keep tucking in as you go. Once you have reached the front and the most decorated end, drape the remaining decorated end over your shoulder.

• The most decorated end should be on your shoulder, it’s your choice whether you can leave the end loose or by using a safety pin, pin it up to the shoulder of your blouse. I would suggest using a safety pin is a good option as it gives you more freedom of movement and you do not have to keep pulling the draped end over your shoulder again and again as it may tend to fall.

And there you go, you are almost ready with your latest sari style and then you can accessorize it with bindi, jewellery and sandals to give that most elegant and graceful look.



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