Orissa

Meher Drape

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This drape is worn by the Meher weaving community of western Orissa. This gerogette sari features thousands of hands and was comissioned for The Sari Series.


  • Sari Length 5.5 meters / 6 yards
  • Sari Pooja Aggarwal
  • Sari Detail Digital print, 100% silk georgette
  • Blouse Saint Laurent
  • Associate Producer Good Earth
How-to Drape Instructions
  1. Double knot sari at left waist with inner end in front.
  2. Make about 6 pleats with outer end and tuck in at center back waist.
  3. Bring outer end clockwise and drape over right shoulder.
  4. Bring remaining outer end below left arm and drape front to back over right shoulder.
  5. Drape pallu back to front over left shoulder.

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