The Cascade

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Helpful before you drape, this is a foundational film instructing how-to make a basic cascade. A cascade is a technique referenced in a number of the how-to drape films from The Sari Series.


  • Sari Abraham & Thakore
  • Associate Producer Good Earth
How-to Drape Instructions
  1. Double knot sari at right waist with inner end in front.
  2. Bend right knee slightly, begin gathering outer end with left hand from top to bottom.
  3. Pull bottom edge out, keeping upper edge held taut to create a cascading effect.
  4. Tuck gathered portion in at waist.

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