This week’s inspiration came all the way from Kerala, which is interesting especially because the Michigan winters have started so soon, and with 75 degrees and sunny, Kerala appears so exciting! 

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Saree Project, Week 3/52, November 10, 2019 > Drape: Mohiniyattam, Kerala. It’s a drape inspired by a classical dance. It’s possible to wear a pre stitched costume but I liked creating it. I could have done better with the flower but I’ll get there With the baby I didn’t get much practice time. But it’s very easy and quick requiring no pins or anything special. . . > Saree: unknown/ Nasik silk 9 yards 2018 > Blouse: Sweater @Nordstrom 2016 > Shoes: @fizzygoblet 2018 > Style tip: The Sari series via @borderandfall . . > Details: Bit.ly/theSareeProject > Photo: @Dushyantw . . . #saree #sareedraping #sareephotography #kerala #mohiniyattam #sareelovers #wintersaree #sareeinspiration #sari #sarinotsorry #sareestyle #fallinmichigan

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Drape: This drape is often associated with the Mohiniyattam dance form.  Dancers may wear pre-stitched versions like this. I used a version from Border & Fall, where the pleats are offset, and not necessarily central. Making them central is not a difficult task though. There are no pins, petticoats or accessories required.

Saree: The Saree I chose is 9-yard silk that makes it easier to brave the weather. It’s a traditional Navari from Nasik in Maharashtra. It also has its own distinct style of draping, but I’ll save that for another time. I intentionally chose to wear it differently from its traditional roots. The Mohoniyattam style itself has a gold and white Saree that’s more traditional. 

Blouse: I dressed it up with a sweater because: Michigan (at 42 degrees, and a snow storm tomorrow, no less). The sweater is from Nordstrom.

It’s early November, so I haven’t really taken to winter boots yet, but some winter Sarees will need extra support to avoid freezing :-). I wore this one with simple jutis from Fizzy Goblet.

Photo: @dushyantw