Remember the classic saree drape flaunted by Aishwarya in Devdas? Welcome to week 2 of the Indoindians Saree challege.
The blue Benarasi embellished silk sari worn Bengali style, along with a long sleeve blouse and tonnes of jewellery, including the typical ornate “chabi gucchho” – key ring on her pallu.
The Bengali style Saree is a must have for grand occasions and festival gatherings. All you need is 3 minutes to learn this very classy style of saree draping.
Your Challenge
Your Challenge: We invite you to participate in our #7SareeStyleChallenge with Indoindians. Add your photograph or video or facebook live wearing the bengali style saree drape and post it on your facebook wall or the Indoindians Facebook with hashtags #indoindians #7SareeStyleChallenge #indoindiansSareeStory. Remember to tag @indoindians in your post 🙂 Invite your friends to participate too.
You Need
- A traditional Sournachuri or Baluchuri Saree
- Blouse with puff sleeves
- Petticoat
- Red and white bangles
- A keyring or trinket – “chabi gucchho” 🙂
- Round red bindi
- A pair of heels
- Staple filigree Jewelry
- Safety pins
- And around 4 Minutes
6 Easy Steps to Learn Bengali Style Saree Draping
- Let’s start with tucking the Saree end from the right side of the waist and until it completes one full round back to the right side.
- Then tuck the Saree across from right side of the waist to left side and then, the reverse from left to right.
- Repeat the step 2 times.
- Now make pallu pleats and place it on the left shoulder such that it makes a deep U in the front.
- Now pick a pallu corner and tie a trinket to it – the pack of keys or an antique silver keyholder.
- Bring the pallu corner to the front under the right hand and place it on your right shoulder.
Tips & Tricks
- Always wear this Saree without a fall lining.
- Wear your heels beforehand to get the right length of Saree at the ankle.
- Remember to tie a key ring or trinket to the pallu end.
- Keep safety pins close for quick pin-ups.
- Be ready with basic make-up and save time for touch-ups later.
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