Nauvari Sarees Information
Nauvari (also known as Nav Vari, Nauvaree, Kasta Sari, Kacha, Sakachcha, Lugade) is a nine yards saree worn by the Marathi women or women of Maharashtra. The name 'Nauvari' originated from the saree's length of nine yards.
The Kaashtha sari is a style of sari draping is very similar to
the way the Maharashtrian dhoti is worn. The word Kaashtha refers to the
sari being tucked at the back. Since this sari is usually worn by using
a single nine yard cloth, it is also referred to as Nauvari which means
Nine Yards
Types of draping
Traditional drape
It is the traditional Marathi style of sari which is worn without a petticoat.
This style of sari draping is common among all the castes but the way
of draping differs according to the region and topography as well. For
example, Brahmin women wear it in a particular way which is called as
brahmni on the other side aagri people from the raigad district wear it
in a knee length fashion is called as 'adwa patal' whereas with a small
variation the kunbi or the farmer women of raigad district and some
parts of ratnagiri as well wear nineyard which is called as "uprati"
.The name uprati means up side down which is because of some folds while
draping the saree are up side down. One of the special features of adwa
patal and uprati arethat these sarees are draped without tying knots
but still the saree is very tightly draped.
On contrary to this women from rural Puñe and Satara Ahmed Nagar or
Kolhapur, wear it to the ankle length which is very popular. Also, the
Brahmins wear it in a particular way where the border of the saree is
displayed on the front side as well, similar to the kashta on the back
Side. Some details are given below as well.This sari is draped in a way that the center of the sari is neatly
placed at the back of the waist and the ends of the sari are tied
securely in the front, and then the two ends are wrapped around the
legs. The decorative ends are then draped over the shoulder and the
upper body or torso. Sayali Badade, an HR executive said, "A
woman who wore a Nauvari was always looked upon with respect. The
reason being both the shoulders of the women are covered, and it makes
for a completely traditional wear. The style was originally started and
popularised from the Peshwai reign".
Koli-style drape
Women of the Koli
tribe also wear this style of sari but cut into two pieces. One piece
is worn around the waist while the other piece is used to cover the
upper part of the body. It is taken on the head over the left shoulder
in the Maratha fashion.
The Koli women are decorative with both dress and ornament and this sari
of nine yards of cotton fabric is draped adeptly over the hips so that
the figure is graceful in movement.
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