Karnataka
Halaki Vokkaliga Drape
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This drape is worn by tribal agriculturalists who are often mendicants. It is distinguished by its many pleats concealed within a smooth outer drape.
- Sari Length 8 meters / 9 yards
- Sari Courtesy of Taanbaan
- Sari Detail 100% cotton, khadi (handspun and handloom)
- Blouse Khadi Gramodyog Bhavan
- Associate Producer Good Earth
How-to Drape Instructions
- Double knot sari at right waist with inner end in front.
- Make up to 3 small pleats with outer end and tuck in at right waist.
- Make up to 3 small pleats with outer end and tuck in at center front waist.
- Make up to 3 small pleats with outer end and tuck in at left waist.
- Measure center back, and make up to 3 small pleats with outer end and tuck in at center back waist.
- Make up to 3 small pleats with outer end and tuck in at right waist.
- Make up to 12 large pleats with outer end and tuck in at center front waist.
- Pull gently to fan pleats across center waist.
- Bring remaining outer end one full round anticlockwise.
- Drape pallu across chest, bring back to front over right shoulder and knot edge of pallu with front drape.
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