The art of saree draping

A saree draping workshop was organised on Saturday by Dolly Jain. The workshop was inaugurated by Upasana Kamineni.

Dolly Jain is a record holder in the Limca Book of Records for her 125 styles of saree draping. Her drapes have been donned by many models, artists, film stars like Yukta Mukhy, Diya Mirza, Tanushree Dutta, Kangana Ranuat, Lara Dutta, among others. She can drape sarees in styles of Gujrati, Hyderabadi, Bhopali, Rajasthani, Bengali, Assameese, Lehanga style and can also drape the 9 yard saree. Dolly is blending drapes from different states and bringing out new trendy and traditional drapes like she has very beautifully merged the Bengali pattern with the Rajasthani style. She has invented various styles like hip-hop, tight fit, fish style half mumtaz and many more.

“The rectangular unstitched format of the saree allows for individual creativity. There are many different styles for wearing a saree. Draping sarees in perfect style requires a lot of practice. A saree when draped properly makes a woman look more stylish, elegant, graceful and sensuous. The beauty of the saree is enhanced by the way it is draped,” Dolly said.

“A clumsily draped saree can bring down the look of the saree and spoil the whole appearance of a woman,” she added.