Maharashtra

Marathamoli Drape

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This drape is worn by upper class women at a graceful ankle length.


  • Sari Length 8 meters / 9 yards
  • Sari Raw Mango
  • Sari Detail Banarasi, 100% silk
  • Blouse Raw Mango
  • Associate Producer Good Earth
How-to Drape Instructions
  1. Double knot sari at right waist with inner end in front.
  2. Make about 12 pleats with outer end piece. Turn pleats to face right. Tuck in at left waist.
  3. Bring outer end piece clockwise and tuck in at right waist. Bring outer end piece anticlockwise and hold.
  4. Roll pleats into a pouch using innermost drape.
  5. Bring remaining sari anticlockwise and drape over left shoulder. Secure pouch if necessary.
  6. Bring center pleat between legs and tuck in at center back waist.
  7. Adjust pallu.

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