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A Beginner’s Guide to Indian Saree Drapes

Beyond the Nivi: nine regional drapes that show how a single six-yard cloth becomes a hundred different garments.

2 April 2026

The standard Nivi drape, with the pallu over the left shoulder, is just one of dozens.

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