How to Wear Saree

  • 10 years ago
How to Wear Saree in Bengali Style (http://www.sareeshut.com): Bengali people who live in the state of West Bengal are very modest, educated and fashion concious. Bengali women are considered among the most stylish yet sophisticated women in the world and they love to experiment with their look and style gracefully. Tant sarees, Daccai Jamdani sarees, Shantipuri sarees, Dhonekhali sarees, Tangail sarees and silk sarees like Korial, Baluchari and Garad are their hot favorite and they wear these world famous sarees in various styles. But the most famous and common drape that makes them look stunningly aristocratic and sensual is the famous Bengali drape. We present a step-by-step guide on how to wear a sari like a true Bengali woman -
1. Tuck one end (not pallu) of the upper border of the saree at the right hip.
2. Ensure that the bottom border touches your feet.
3. Now draw and wrap the saree around your waist evenly.
4. Tuck the upper border all around.
5. Make two broad pleats from left to right. Each pleat should be as broad as your hip.
6. The lower border of the pleats should touch the feet as well.
7. Tuck the upper border of the pleats in the inskirt or petticoat evenly.
8. Now take the pallu part of the saree and place it on your left shoulder.
9. The mid portion should cover the chest completely.
10. Now come to the section of the pallu that is touching your shoulder. Pull it down, take it to the right and tuck it in the inskirt near the mid portion of your back.
11. Now drape the pallu to cover the back and right shoulder.
12. Keep wrapping the remaining portion of the pallu to cover the chest once again. This time, the pallu should run under the arms and to be placed again on the left shoulder.
13. Tie a heavy bunch of keys or a decorated heavy piece of jewellery to keep the pallu end in place.
14. Wear golden jewellery, bangles, shankha and pola and a big red bindi. That's it! Now you are looking like a perfect Bengali beauty! Go, rock the party or spend some fantastic time with your family and friends.

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