How to Wear a Saree in Gujarati Style?

Hope you have seen the Different ways of Draping sarees post. So as promised I will be giving the detailed and step by step demonstration of each method in individual posts. Here comes the second method - Saree draping in Gujarati style.
      1. Classic Indian Drape (Traditional Way)      
      2. Gujarati style
      3. Maharashtrian style
      4. Tamilian version
      5. Bengali style
      6. Mundu Neriyathum / Kerala style
      7. Coorgi Style
      8. Mumtaz style             Check out theTraditional Sarees of India
Wearing a Saree in Gujarati style
Step 1: Starting at the navel, tuck the plain end of the saree into the petticoat keeping the entire saree on the left and continue tucking till you take a complete turn. Adjust the lower end of the saree to the height required. Ideally footwear is worn prior to draping the saree so that you drape the saree to the right length. (If this point is not clear check here)
How to drape a saree in Gujju styleStep 2: Now start pleating the saree starting from the center of your waist by taking (around 6-7), four inches pleats. Hold all the pleats together firmly. Make sure that all the pleats are of same length. Tuck them at the centre of the waist to your right side.


Step 3: Now take the remaining saree to the left around back and up over your right shoulder keeping desired length for the pallu. Fold the pallu into pleats and tuck the left bottom edge of the pallu inside the petticoat. Then secure the pleats with pin.

Have a look at this video for the demonstration of the same. The technique may vary a bit. Here you can also see the variation of Gujarati draping called Rajrani style of wearing a saree. 
   

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  1. Really a useful guide for a woman of young age who would like to wear saree in various ways. Glad to read and watch video on your post. Thanks for sharing. If you know other way of wearing saree, please share guideline here, would like visit again here.

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