5 saree drape styles you must try this Durga Puja
Bengali atpoure shari
If you are planning to wear a traditional Bengali saree which comes in white colour and has red borders, go for the atpoure saree drape style, which is the traditional Bengali style of draping the 6 yards of elegance. It has box pleats in the front and the pallu (veil) appears on both shoulders. Women of importance also tie a bunch of keys to their veils to command respect and honour.
Maharashtrian nauvari saree
Nauvari, which translates to a nine-yard saree, is famously worn in Maharashtra. It's worn as a dhoti, with one end of the cloth going between the legs. It's both comfortable and stylish, however, takes a little extra time to drape.
Coorgi style
Named after Coorg hill station, this style of draping saree has pleats at the back and the end or veil of the saree is brought from the back under both shoulders and then secured on the right shoulder with a knot. Brides in Karnataka wear this drape style during their weddings, especially with red and golden Kanjeevaram silk sarees.
Gujarati saree drape
During Navratri festivities, this drape style is quite common among Indian women. It is also called seedha pallu style. And, unlike ordinary styles, it's draped in anticlockwise fashion.
Mumtaz style drape
Inspired by Bollywood legend Mumtaz, this wrap-around style saree exudes immense grace and elegance. It doesn't have any pleats and is usually worn to accentuate the figure and give a narrow look.
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