As the sun makes its way to the other side of the city, and the soft rain knocks on your windows, you often find yourself with a cup of steaming hot chai, listening to the soft murmurs. And that’s exactly when you walk into a world of your own - owing to the magic of monsoon, isn’t it? In this world, do you also imagine yourself with a nicely tucked sari? Slow dancing to the light music of nature?
The comfort a sari brings, the love for the incoming monsoon but also the realisation that it isn’t the easiest garment to style during this time of the year, got us thinking.
With some research and 50 years of being in the industry, we’ve put together some simple ways in which you can style your favourite garment without any hesitation!
Drapes
While most of the drapes can be pulled off during the rainy season, with a little more care and effort, there are some that can make carrying a sari extremely easy.
The Kunbi Drape
The first drape is the Kunbi drape which is an ancient sari draping style that was started by the women in Goa, around the 16th century. Easy to follow, this one requires you to wrap the sari around the waist, and knot it on the right shoulder.
It’s generationally tied much above the ankles to make it easier for the woman to work in the rice field, and that’s exactly why it makes things convenient during heavy monsoon days. Apart from this, it’s also effortless, stylish, and different from the traditional styles.
An example of the Kunbi Drape by Akshatha Mavanthoor where she's teamed it with a classy jacket to give it a more structured and modern look.
(Credit: @akshathamavanthoor on Instagram)
This Kunbi Drape by Yaman is a simpler, more-everyday wear style. It's hassle free and extremely easy to manage, especially given both your hands are completely free!
Credit: @yaman_colouringdreams on Instagram
The Coorgi Drape
As the name suggests, the coorgi drape stems for the hill stations of Coorg and was designed by their women, years ago. A Coorgi style sari features pleats in the back, and the sari's end, also known as ‘pallu’, is carried from the back under both shoulders and knotted on the right shoulder. This style makes it easier for you to carry the generally open-ended pallu, during rains, and also gives you a traditional but out-of-the-ordinary look.
An example of a bridal Coorgi Drape from CoorgExperiences.
Accessories
While there’s no rule about what you can carry in during the rainy season, in the case of silver jewellery being your go-to option for saris, you might want to think again. Exposure to air and humidity can easily damage them, hence, you can opt for oxidised jewellery instead. It’s just as classy a look, we promise!
(Image Credit: Beatnik Jewellery on Pinterest)
Apart from oxidised jewellery, you can also choose to go for gold or temple jewellery if the occasion is not just an evening party, but a close relatives’ marriage, or engagement.
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To keep things different and fresh, floral additions like a gajra just add to the entire look as well!
Other Essentials
- While there are quite a few styling options, here are some things to consider to keep you doubly at ease!
- Choose the right footwear - something that is comfortable, and non-slippery.
- Choose the right fabric - Georgette, and chiffon are the best options since they’re light, and don’t stick to your body.
- Use enough safety pins to ensure you’ve tucked your saris exactly where you need them to be.
- Use minimal, or waterproof make-up topped with a setting spray to make sure the moisture doesn’t make your mascara run!
What if we told you that we’ve managed to warp and weft, this entire emotion of soft rains and steaming hot chai in our new collection called ‘Barkha’. Barkha represents the moodiness of the rain and the peace even during all the chaos.
- Use minimal, or waterproof make-up topped with a setting spray to make sure the moisture doesn’t make your mascara run!
What if we told you that we’ve managed to warp and weft, this entire emotion of soft rains and steaming hot chai in our new collection called ‘Barkha’. Barkha represents the moodiness of the rain and the peace even during all the chaos.