1. Nivi Drape (Andhra Pradesh & Telangana)
- Tuck one end of the saree into the petticoat at the right waist and wrap it around once.
- Make 5–7 pleats and tuck them in at the center front.
- Drape the remaining fabric over the left shoulder, letting the pallu fall behind.
- Adjust the pallu length and pleat it neatly if desired.
2. Bengali Drape (West Bengal)
- Tuck the saree at the waist and wrap it around once.
- Make wide pleats and tuck them in at the front.
- Bring the pallu around the body under the right arm and drape it over the left shoulder.
- Bring the pallu up under the right arm again and throw it over the right shoulder.
3. Gujarati Seedha Pallu (Gujarat)
- Tuck the saree at the right waist and wrap it around.
- Make pleats and tuck them in at the center front.
- Bring the pallu from the back over the right shoulder.
- Spread the pallu across the chest and pin it at the left waist.
4. Maharashtrian Nauvari (Maharashtra)
- Use a nine-yard saree; start by tucking one end at the back waist.
- Bring the saree between the legs and tuck it at the back, forming a dhoti.
- Make pleats and tuck them at the front.
- Drape the pallu over the left shoulder, securing it at the waist.
5. Kerala Mundum Neriyathum (Kerala)
- Wrap the mundu (lower garment) around the waist and tuck it in.
- Drape the neriyathum (upper garment) over the left shoulder.
- Pin or pleat the neriyathum for a neat look.
6. Madisar (Tamil Nadu)
- Use a nine-yard saree; start by tucking one end at the waist.
- Bring the saree between the legs and tuck it at the back.
- Make pleats and tuck them at the front.
- Drape the pallu over the left shoulder and secure it at the waist.
7. Coorgi Style (Karnataka – Coorg Region)
- Tuck the saree at the back and wrap it around the waist.
- Make pleats and tuck them at the back.
- Bring the pallu under the right arm and pin it over the left shoulder.
8. Assamese Mekhela Chador (Assam)
- Wear the mekhela (skirt) and tuck it at the waist.
- Drape the chador (upper cloth) around the body and over the left shoulder.
- Pleat and pin the chador for a graceful finish.