Traditional Saree Drapes | Adivasi

Traditional Saree Drapes | Adivasi

The Adivasi or tribal-style saree drape is worn by indigenous communities in Kerala and other parts of South India.

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It features: 
•A strapless, wrapped bodice 
•A single-shoulder pallu
•A functional, unstructured lower drape-often tucked for ease of movement.

This style is practical, modest, and rooted in everyday life in forested or rural environments. It’s not bound by the pleats and tucks of modern saree draping but instead prioritizes comfort, mobility, and simplicity-typically worn without a blouse or petticoat.

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