Best Different Saree Styles in India

Draping a saree to your body is considered a work of true art. Initially, in olden times, the saree was draped always in a singular manner, with no specific techniques. It is only in the last 100 years that the draping style has become more refined and structured to add to the beauty of wearing a beautiful saree. There are different saree styles in India, that are inherent to the region. However, thanks to the current era of the internet, it has become easier to learn about different saree styles in India in drapes and apply it in your everyday life. 

Each kind of sarees have their own draping style, which has been developed owing to the texture of the saree itself. The correct draping makes it easy to manage the saree and feel comfortable in it. Like, when it comes to silk sarees, the draping style will be more pleated and structured. However, simultaneously, when it comes to the choice of any khadi cotton sarees, the draping can be more free and loose because of the lightweight texture of the saree. In this section, we have listed for you some different saree styles in India, that are very popular and trending at the moment.

Types of saree styles in India

The best part about sarees is that they can always be worn as both full and half sarees. There are different drape patterns, under which the half-saree pattern is more common in the south. There are different types of half sarees available in the market. However, most of the time these different types of half sarees are available in materials like cotton, to make it easy to use. Simultaneously, in the North-East the saree is divided into three parts: the pallu, skirt and blouse. Here the concept of different types of half sarees is mostly absent, because the style is very similar to the lehenga. It is important to note that the saree draping style is inherent to the region, state and climate of the area.

1. Bengali Saree Draping

A very popular style of draping that you’ll come across often is a Bengali drape. This is one of the most unique and different saree styles in India, that is used by many in their everyday lifestyle. In this particular kind of drape, the saree is loosely wrapped around the waist and have little to no pleats. The pallu is then brought over the left with the ends of the pallu resting on the right shoulder. Under different saree styles in India, this is very popular mostly during the season of Durga Puja. For this particular saree, going with our Rose Red Mashrise Cotton Hand Weaving Saree will be perfect!

2. Nivi Drape from Andhra Pradesh

The most popular drape under different saree styles in India is that of the Nivi drape that originates from Andhra Pradesh in India. In fact, this is considered to be one of the most worn saree drape styles globally. Here the saree fabric is worn across the waist with the pallu hanging from the left shoulder in a flowy and open fashion. Here the saree is tightly fitted across the body to help reflect your frame and make you look stunning. This drape style will look absolutely perfect in our Maroon Pure Satin Silk Saree.

3. Nauvari Drape from Maharashtra

Another very popular style of drawing under different saree styles in India that you have surely come across multiple times is the Nauvari drape from Maharashtra. One of the most famous traditional draping styles, under different saree styles in India, these are mostly worn by brides during wedding functions and during festivals. Here the saree is worn in a dhoti style, with the pleats mostly tucked in the back, with no petticoat inside. The nauvari saree drape looks best in traditional saree types like our Orange kolka printed Semi Tussar silk saree.

4. Pin Kosuvam Saree Drape from Tamil Nadu

The most perfect style of draping under different saree styles in India that is suitable for managing the hot weather of the country, is the Pin Kosuvam saree drape. The sarees are worn pleated at the back, then draped around the body. The length of the pallu in this saree is generally more than normal drapes because they are worn twice around the waist and then tucked in.

Under different saree styles in India, this particular style is perfect for handloom based sarees, like our Green Mul Mul Cotton Embroidery Saree, as they are durable and can be tucked in the waist with ease. Under different types of half sarees, the use of pin kosuvam style is very popular. Infact, for the classical form of Bharatanatyam, this particular drape is always preferred.

So, when looking for different types of half sarees to use for dancing purposes, the choice of cotton based sarees using this drape is best to go with.

Learning about different saree styles in India provides you with a style advantage. It makes you appreciate the rich history of the country and at the same time, helps you learn different draping styles. We hope that through this blog you were able to learn some of the most popular and different saree styles in India.