Andhra Pradesh

Gochi Kattu Drape

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This drape is worn by the Golla shepherd community and Gudati Kapulu agriculturists of the Telangana region.


  • Sari Length 7.5 meters / 8 yards
  • Sari Kanya
  • Sari Detail Kanjeevaram, 100% silk
  • Associate Producer Good Earth
How-to Drape Instructions
  1. Double knot sari at center front waist with inner end in front.
  2. Bring outer end once around body anticlockwise and drape pallu over left shoulder.
  3. Tuck in at left waist. Pleat remainder of sari. Leave last pleat loose and tuck in at center front waist.
  4. Drape loose pleat over other pleats and tuck in at right waist.
  5. Fan pleats to find center. Bring center pleat between legs and tuck in at center back waist. Adjust borders and pallu accordingly.

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