How do Bengalis wear saree?

The basis for wearing saree in bengali style is similar to the regular (Nivi) style. Start by tucking your saree a little over your navel, and towards the right side. Now, from the left side of your waist, continue tucking by taking it around the waist.

What is Bengali style saree called?

In Bengali, the traditional draping style is known as “aatpoure, which means eightfold. Normally, the Garad saree worn by Bengali women.

How long is Bengali saree?

The Baluchari saris from Bengal are five yards long and some forty two inches in width. The tant sari is 6 meter long when compared to a normal sari which happens to be 5.5 meters in length. Bright colors are the dominant feature of both tant and Baluchari saris and they are well known for the same.

How can a woman dress like a Bengali?

Costume jewelry of wood and terracotta goes very well with Bengal Taant sarees which ladies normally wear in the day time of Durga Puja. In the evening ladies wear silk sarees like Tassar, Baluchari, Banarasi etc along with matching designer blouse and ornaments.

What is the traditional dress of West Bengal?

Saree is the signature traditional attire for the women in West Bengal. The saree captures the very essence of the culturally infused state West Bengal is. Even the saree draping style of Bengali women is quite distinct and has become more of a distinguishing feature now.

How many types of Bengali saree are there?

From Korial, Baluchari To Tussar, 7 Different Types Of Bengali Sarees To Wear For Durga Puja. No matter how modern or westernised our country becomes, there is nothing more beautiful or more appealing than a traditional Indian saree.

Which Bengali saree is best?

Top Ethnic Bengali Sarees collection Of West Bengal

  • Baluchari Saree: Baluchari is kind of a traditional silk saree which have floral or geometrical brocaded designs on it’s body.
  • Dhakai Jamdani Saree: It is said that the origin of Dhakai Jamdani sarees is Bangladesh, Dhaka.
  • Garad Silk:
  • Banarasi Saree:
  • Tant Saree:

Which sarees are famous in Bengal?

In Bengal, there is a special way of wearing sarees, called ‘Ath Poure’, that differentiates Bengali women look from the rest of India. Bengal is the home of a number of sarees like Gorod, Baluchari, Murshidabad silk, Tangail, Tusser, Tant. All these are handwoven and created by the local Bengali artisans.

How much material is in a sari?

Standard Sarees : Length of a standard saree is 5.50 meters, approximately 6 yards. Width of saree is 1.15 meters (approx.). Length of blouse fabric is 80 cms approx. Lehenga style Saree : 430 x 110 cm (length x width) Approx 5 yards in length.