The auspicious festival of Hariyali Teej will be celebrated on August 19 this year. If you are a saree lover and want some inspiration on stunning six yards of elegance, check out the Bollywood-inspired unique styles to drape your dupatta this year.
The Rajasthani style of draping a saree is very elegant, the end of the pallu of a heavy saree is pinned to the back of the blouse by the Rajasthani women. It makes the whole look sharper.
Bengali style is a very traditional way of wearing a saree. It has broad box pleats in front which look royal and ethereal.
Gujarati women wear their saree with a seedha pallu which comes from back to front. It makes the saree look like a lehenga.
The women of the Kapullu community of Andhra Pradesh wear saree from left to right. It is a very simple drape to master and looks elegant.
Since women in Karnataka live a very active life like climbing up and down the mountain, they wear their saree in such a way that it doesn't come in their way of performing the activities.
Maharashtrian style of wearing a saree is a rather fun way. Though it is a little tricky to drape, it is very easy to handle.
This drape has pleats in the lower half which is then given a definition by a triangular twist around the waist. It looks amazing on petite women.
This style is not very work friendly which is why it was favoured by the aristocracy in the old days. It accentuates a woman's curves in the best possible way.