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How to Wear aYakshaganaParvatiKase DrapeORIGIN OFTHE DRAPEThis drape is worn byfemale characters of theYakshagana Theatre ofsouthern and coastalKarnataka, a southernstate of India.SUGGESTED USEUsing a light weight sareemade of materials likechiffon or georgette willadd a swish to this drapeand allow the folds tocascade elegantly aroundthe body.Origin: KarnatakaLength: 9 yardsMaterial: Chiffon6
HOW-TOStep 1 With inner end infront, drape outer end ofsari around waist. Tie edgeof inner end with outerend twice at front rightwaist, tucking edges in.Step 2 Leaving a one handgap of outer end, hold rightside with thumb, ring andlittle finger, left side withindex and middle fingerto make a pleat.Step 3 Make 6 -8 pleats, using fingers to holdeach side firm and in place. Tuck in at waist.Hold the drape a foot or two from the pleats.Step 4 With the other hand, drape outer endacross chest. Bring front to back over the leftshoulder and knot edge with back of drape.Interesting fact:In the state of Karnataka alone, there are morethan 9 varieties of documented drapes showcasingthe versatility of the garment and the resourcefulnessof the user to adapt it to changing needs.A Guide to Wearing a Yakshagana Parvati Kase Drape7
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