Know Your Saree
By Sumitra Selvaraj
October 2017 FEATURE
There’s more to the versatile saree than meets the eye.“What type of saree is this?” is a simple question that saree wearers are often asked, but the answer isn’t always so straightforward.In general, saree is a length of fabric that ranges between five to nine yards (4.5 to eight metres). This length is wound, pleated and tucked in various types of drapes, depending on regional preference.The most common style is the Nivi drape, which has pleats running down the length...
Sumitra Selvaraj
is a writer and television talk show executive producer. She is also known as @sareesandstories on Instagram, where she writes about her journey through the daily drape.
