Saree draping for dummies

he Sari is 6 yards of fabric which when drpaed in a particular manner gives rise to an attire that is complete in every aspect. Draping a sari ia an art. The sari is worn in different styles in various parts of India. However, the most common method involves wrapping the sari around ones waist, making pleates in front and drpaing the final length over the left shoulder. This remaining fabric, drpaed over the blouse and the left shoulder , falling behind one's boby is called the Pallu.

Saree Pallu, Pleats and Border

STEP 1

Start with inner edge (least patterned plain end) of the sari, with sari fall (lined border) falling along the inside of the bottom edge. Tuck the inner edge into the waistband of the petticoat, slightly to the right side, with the rest of the sari wrapped round to the left. The amount you tuck-in depends on your height and how long you want the sari to fall.

TIP- You might want to put on your footwear before you start draping the sari, to achieve the right length. The sari should almost fully cover the heel.

STEP 2

Take the remaining fabric around the body and measure the length of the Pallu, approx. 1 metre (the extensively patterned end of the sari that will finally fall over the left shoulder behind the body). Pallu is the other end of the sari from the end you have tucked in.

STEP 3
Take the partially pleated pallu measured (approx. 1 metre) behind you from the left and forward again from your right. Place the pallu over the left shoulder and let the 1 metre length fall behind you.

STEP 4

Create pleats with the sari fabric remaining undone in the front. Make about 5 to 7 pleats of 6 inch each and hold them up together so that they fall straight and even. The pleats must face left.

STEP 5

Tuck the pleats into the waistband i.e petticoat, slightly to the right of the navel, taking care to see that the pleats are tunred towards the left. Use a special sari pin to secure the pleats.


TIP- Ensure the pleats are pinned to the petticoat underneath for addiotnal support. This will ensure the sari stays in place.

STEP 6

The pallu of the sari can now be arranged to suit your own style. The style most commonly followed is flinging the pallu over the left shoulder, or pleating and pinning it to the left shoulder, so that the pallu can swing open at the back. Any excess fabric on the back or sides can be tucked inside and secured with a safety pin.

STEP 7

Viola ! The draping is complete. The sari can be made to look modern or traditional based on your choice of accessories.

To go completely traditional, choose from a range of bindis for the forehead, matching bangles, necklace and earrings

To go trendy, choose a blod watch, chunky bold beads for the neck and hand, and complete the look with a chic clutch to match.

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Get under the spotlight with Sakhi's latest Designer Sarees

Get under the spotlight this spring


Sakhi Collection ‘10

Look around. A new woman has emerged. She fights apathy, boredom and poor taste, and is adept at making split-second decisions. The Sakhi Collection combines courageous design with superior fabric to deliver laudable style for the woman of today.

The collection is an effortless embodiment of elegance, featuring a variety of exclusive designs served on an extensive platter of creations. Designer Chandra of Sakhi owes her inspiration to the changing hues of nature in spring. The collection captures the myriad changes in the elements that surround us as winter fades into summer, like foliage changing colour from amber to green. The collection, with its ravishing detailing and fine design elements, is bound to make a statement irrespective of occasion.

Cut work is a Sakhi specialty which finds expression in an array of fabrics. An art form involving delicate lace-like embroidery, cut work requires intricate hand work and an eye for precision. The Sakhi Collection re-invents cut work by fusing different fabrics using appliqué technique. For evening attire, bold fusions are woven together by intricate cut work. A fine form of hand embroidery, cut work is a must have this season.

For casual occasions, the collection exhibits an array of light Tussar Silk sarees in muted salmon pink, toned down turquoise and burnt mustard. These sarees feature Benarsi brocade appliqué cut work in an interesting bold motif placement design, with one motif near the neck, a few near the pleats and an elaborate step pallu, to add to a woman’s confidence.

Flowing Chiffon silk saree in aqua blue yellow and pink

The day-wear collection boasts soft textures like Chiffons, Crepe and Handloom Cottons with silk borders, all in a muted palette of softly-diffused colour contrasts. Apart from a vibrant range of colours, the collection features detailing that includes hand-block prints, defined borders with multi-hued tissue edging and cush tissues, to lend glamour to the collection.


The bridal collection features Sakhi’s favourite fabric, superior Kanchivaram Silk. The collection throws light on glorious motifs in fiery colours with a contemporary twist, brought to life by the gifted hands of artisans. This season, one can find a mélange of vibrant colours coming together in interesting concepts like the ‘partly pallu’, where the pleats, pallu, the body of the saree and blouse are distinguished by contrasts in colour and design, adding vibrancy to the muted colours of the palette.

Stunning Kanchivaram silk in olive green featuring Benaras brocade appliqued Cut-work and Kundan embroidery

Jewelled Kundan work tailored Kanchivaram silk blouses are exclusive to this season. Tailored to complement delicate sarees for special occasions, the blouses are available in a royal colour palette, from bottle green to deep maroon. These may be crafted in traditional forms or in a modern avatar as designer halters and tubes The launch of Sakhi’s latest collection is an occasion to fall in love with elegant pure silks embellished with contemporary motifs, intricate embroidery and cut work. Pamper your artistic side with stunning mirror work, intricate zari cut work and kalamkari art work.Stimulate your imagination with ‘concept sarees’ like the ‘rising design’ saree and the ‘partly pallu’ saree

The collection, priced between Rs. 4,500 and Rs. 20,000, is available both at Sakhi as well as at sakhifashions.com, the online store

Sakhi

Sakhi is a niche boutique run by a mother-daughter duo, Chandra and Neeta. Over the years, Sakhi has built a loyal clientele that is passionate about the uniqueness of its collections. Sakhi has perfected the art of combining traditional fabrics and craftsmanship with contemporary themes to create an ensemble that embodies the values of the modern Indian woman.
The exclusivity of Sakhi’s creations is displayed through a mix and match of fabrics in the garment. Korvai sarees have a body made of pure handloom cotton with a pure silk border. This merger of different base fabrics is regarded as a path-breaking event in the handloom weaving industry. The ‘partly pallu’ is a ‘concept saree’ with the pleats, pallu and blouse in contrast to the rest of the saree. On the other hand, the ‘rising concept’ saree is diagonally divided and shows a gradual play of colour when draped.

Elegant Peach Tussar silk featuring cut-work

Always a step ahead of trends in the niche boutique space, Sakhi has recently launched is exclusive online store, www.sakhifashions.com, to keep pace with the rapid growth of e-commerce in India. This online store has enabled Sakhi in broadening its client base by traversing boundaries with ease. In the short span of its operation in cyberspace, Sakhi has enthused customers from key geographies like the United States of America, the United Kingdom, Singapore, Hong Kong, Sri Lanka and Malaysia, to name a few.
It is Sakhi’s ability to translate the boutique experience through the online medium that makes

http://www.sakhifashions.com/ a popular destination for the new-age woman

For more details contact

Sakhi by Chandras: #305, 6th Main, Indiranagar, Bangalore – 560038
Sakhi by Chandras: 8-2-684, Road No. 12, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad – 500034

Ph: +91 9000081536

Website: www.sakhifashions.com
Email: neeta@sakhifashions.com

The Modern Indian Saree

The 5000 year old humble Indian Sari is reborn as the Modern Indian Sari.
In India one can find its many avatars- the elegant gown for a cocktail event, timeless when captured on ones wedding day and a million women wearing it everyday find comfort in the versatile Modern Indian Saree.

When Liz Hurley chose a Sari over the designer gowns galore, the sari made headlines. Recently Hermes inaugurated an entire Spring / Summer Collection based on India & Sari, a tribute to the sensual and mysterious 6 yards.

Sakhi- By Chandras was created by mother-daughter duo Chandra and Neeta. We believe the Sari is a must have in any woman's wardrobe, and the Sari is truly international. We create stylized saris for the new-age woman and are committed to unveiling her real beauty and progressive personality. We combine traditional fabrics and craftsmanship with contemporary themes, to create an ensemble that embodies the values of the Modern Indian Woman.

The unique sarees and salwars combine kanchivaram, tussar, chiffon, georgette, crêpe, organza and cotton with traditional techniques such as cut work, block print, kalamkari, badla, mirror work, chamki (sequins) and embroidery in a glorious mélange of colours.

Our Collection

Each creation that flows out of our boutique is a new-age expression of age-old tradition. Be it an exquisite saree or an elegant salwar, we weave tussar, chiffon, crêpe, kanchivaram, georgette and organza to create vibrant expressions of today's woman. From the selection of material, the weaving of a masterpiece, to the dyeing of fabric, Sakhi redefines the art of saree making to give tradition a new meaning.

Sakhi’s creations are designed keeping in mind the modern woman and her idea of wearable fashion. Sakhi blends traditional techniques with innovative ideas to create sarees and salwars that are both beautiful and unique.

Effervescent Organza Silk featuring elegant Cut-Work

Cut work is a Sakhi specialty which finds expression in an array of fabrics, from elegant tussars to light chiffons, from gorgeous crêpes to timeless kanchivarams. A delicate, lace-like embroidery which involves intricate hand work and a keen eye, Sakhi treats cut work in a unique manner, with unusual colour schemes and quality fabrics. While the cut work is subtle and understated on sarees created for the workplace, on sarees that are designed as evening wear, the cut work is elaborate, featuring tissue that creates a zari effect. By adding an Indian touch to this French technique, Sakhi crafts a perfect blend of beauty and perfection.

The launch of Sakhi’s latest collection is an occasion to fall in love with elegant pure silks embellished with contemporary motifs, intricate embroidery and cut work. Pamper your artistic side with stunning mirror work on kanchivaram, floral cut work and tussar silk with tissue appliquéd pallavs. Stimulate your imagination with ‘concept sarees’ like the ‘rising design’ saree and the ‘partly pallav’ saree, to name a few. Also on offer this season, is an exciting range of kalamkari hand appliquéd on kanchivaram, with intricate zari cut work.

Our flagship stores are located in Bangalore & Hyderabad
Sakhi has recently launched online store http://www.sakhifashions.com/



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