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Surviving medieval Kerala mural paintings depict existence of three-styles of clothing worn by women, these include one-piece mundum, single-piece sari with over-lapping pleats resembling nivi-drape worn today by Mohiniyattam dancers and two-piece mundum neriyatum attire which evolved into Kerala sari.
A sari (sometimes also saree [1] or sadi) [note 1] is a drape (cloth) [2] and a women's garment in the Indian subcontinent. [3] It consists of an un-stitched stretch of woven fabric arranged over the body as a dress, with one end attached to the waist, while the other end rests over one shoulder as a stole, [4] [5] sometimes baring a part of the midriff.
This style of tying the saree is the "koshavam" style (that is going between the legs, in the typical style used by men). Tamil Brahmin women are required to use this style after their marriage [citation needed]. Different communities have evolved different sari styles from the original koshavam style, that requires more material - nine yards.
A Sambalpuri sari is a traditional handwoven bandha sari (locally called "sambalpuri bandha" sadhi or saree) wherein the warp and the weft are tie-dyed before weaving. It is produced in the Sambalpur , Bargarh , Balangir , Boudh and Sonepur districts of Odisha , India.
Ruching and draping create a flattering effect on the figure, concealing trouble areas and adding an air of elegance. Often designed with silky or slinky material, these crepe textures feel soft ...
Actress Raima Sen in a lehenga-style sari. A lehenga-style sari is a modern garment introduced in India that blends elements of the traditional sari and lehenga choli. A lehenga-style sari is normally 4.5 metres (5 yards) to 5.5 metres (6 yards) long. To wear one, unlike a sari, one does not have to form pleats but may simply tuck and drape.
Ethnic female and male cloth draping style in Odisha. Traditional sari draping style of Cuttack . The western-style dress has gained greater acceptance in cities and towns among men, although the people prefer to wear traditional dresses like Dhoti , Kurtha and Gamucha during festivals or other religious occasions.
In Mithila's all Districts, Maithil women follow Maithil Saree Style. Maithil Saree Style in Kanyadan Maithili movie Maithil Saree Style in Kanyadan Maithili movie Sita followed Maithil Saree Style in Siya Ke Ram series. In this Saree Style, Saree covers upper body of women where they do not wear Blouse and the pallu of the saree is rotated ...