Hello people, it has been a while since I wrote something
for you. It was a long Vacation back home in Bangalore, India. It was when I
thought what should be my next blog on and that was the time my DH (Dear
Husband) grandmother gifted me 2 of our 9 yards Saree. I couldn’t believe my
happiness because by now you all know how much I love draping the most elegant
clothing.
Elegance, Poise, Feminine and so much more when I say an
Indian woman wear a Saree; no wonder it is still high on fashion trends when it
comes to ethnic wear. Most commonly a Saree comes in a 6 yard fabric but the
length varies across India. 9 yards are still used in few of the South Indian
States and in Maharashtra. The Fabric varies from Pure Silk, heavily intricate
design and motifs to a Simple Cotton with little but beautiful motifs hand
loomed.
(L) Nauvari (R) Madisar
The most common types of 9 yards drapes are from Tamil
and Maharashtrian Brahmins. But there are many other drapes in the said regions
like a Nauvari (Typical 9 yard drape),
Lavni (Dancers Style drape), Peshwa (Typical 9 yard drape with a little twist),
Olakachche (Pant Style drapes found in South Karnataka), Horakachche (Pant
Style drapes found in North Karnataka and similar to Nauvari because the influence
from Maharashtra), Iyer and Iyengar Madisar (Pant Style drapes with a little
variations where the pallu falls from Right Shoulder and Left Shoulder).
These Saree is worn without the underskirt, neatly
pleated on the waist and thrown over the shoulder with variations in tucking
the fabrics in different regions. Covering from head to toe, this is the most
elegant look with good old traditional ornaments accessorized along. Pant Style
9 yards are not only Elegant and also very practical, be it walking for miles,
doing regular chores at home. In cities 6 yard saree is taken over by 9 yard
saree but when it comes to functions and wedding, ladies wouldn’t give a miss
to drape one 9 yard saree passed on from generations.
Getting on with Flower Decorations for the House and Deity
Let us get back in time and see how our grandmothers wore
9 yards saree and did their daily chores. Thanks to my younger sister who was
ready to model for me. Nowadays a lot of cross culture weddings are taking
place so we draped ourselves into these beautiful 9 yards. I have been married
to a Marathi descendants and my younger sister to a Tamil descendants who have
settled in Bangalore for many years so we dressed accordingly. Photography: DH.
Early Morning Temple Visit to Seek the Blessings
Decorating the Front Yard with Rangoli
Offering Haldi and Kumkum to Married Women
Playing Chouka-Bara during Leisure to Improve the Thinking Skills
Playing Fugdi to maintain Physical Strength
Having Fun by Playing Hopscotch
I had so much fun creating this for you guys because for
the love you pour. If you like this Blog, Please Share it with your friends and
family and of course comment and let me know which picture was the best you
thought was and what should I write next. Until then Bye.
