Style your Saree
With the festive season setting in, it’s a great time to bring out the sarees and dress them up in the best way possible. There is no doubt that the saree is the most versatile garment that can lend grace to its wearer. Over the years, the Nivi style has become an extremely popular saree drape. The Nivi drape is pleated and tucked in at the waist and the loose end, or pallav, of the saree is draped over the left shoulder, baring the midriff. But there are over a hundred other saree draping methods in India, each belonging to a different state, adopted by a different culture depending on the occupational, social and environmental status of the wearer. There was a time when the saree was worn by women of all ages and social standings, no matter what the occasion. Over time, this has changed due to lifestyle changes. There is no hard and fast rule to wearing a saree. Most traditional drapes are extremely comfortable. To add to it, most drapes do not require an underskirt or p