Santal sarees are special sarees worn by women of Eastern India, especially Santali women. Traditional and classic sarees from the tribal collection of regions like Odisha, Bihar, Jharkhand, and Bengal usually come in light colors like white, cream and beige. However, multiple shades, color combinations and printed versions are also available. Well, as fashion fads are changing, these handloom sarees are becoming a rage and gracefully draped by many women across India. 

Multicolor Stripe Printed Saree In Chanderi Cotton With Gotta Patti Work On The Borders
Multicolor Stripe Printed Saree In Chanderi Cotton With Gotta Patti Work On The Borders

Experiment With The Vibrancy & Versatile Styles For The Fusion Look

The Santali saree comes in a variety of designs and stripes, florals, checks and other geometrical motifs that define the unique appeal of the saree. Lines, dots and thick borders in contrast and bright colors for the sarees are preferred by Santali women for their Baha or Flower festival. Here is how you can create an awe-inspiring fusion saree look.

  • You can pick the masterpieces and make them captivating with a fusion look and appearance. Drape it the way you like and add accessories in motifs like animals, birds, Gods, and spikes. You are surely going to look expressive and artistic and transform the simple look of the saree into a designer one.
  • You can also lift the look of the saree with trendy leather, silver, and embellished belts. Fancy footwear and rustic handbags can add to the Santali saree beauty.
  • You can go for nose pins and silver bangles or jewellery in white colors to depict the tribal feel and trend. 

How To Drape A Santali Saree

Step-1- Complete Turn Or Round Of The Saree

The inner edge of the saree must be tucked inside the petticoat and one complete round must be made by double knotting the saree at the right waist. One must ensure that the saree’s end shouldn’t touch the ground. Santali saree style doesn’t touch the floor. 

Step-2- Making Pleats 

Make about six to seven pleats at the front with the remaining fabric after the first wrap of the saree

Step-3- Make The Broad Front Fold

Tuck one end of the wide remaining pallu to the back of the petticoat and take the remaining fabric over the left shoulder. You can leave it gathered or make neat pleats on the shoulder- the choice is yours. 

Step-4- The Final Tuck

Bring the hanging loose end from anti-clockwise to the front and tuck it at the left-side waist. 

Experimental Santali Drapes

As they say, one can never go wrong with a saree; irrespective of what region it belongs to. Here you can go with the six yards of elegance and create magic like never before. You can try out different patterns and cotton drapes from KALKI and can try to wear them in Santali style. These sarees from KALKI can really tell a lot about your classic, raw, ethnic yet modern personality. 

Fern Green Handloom Double Ikat Patola Woven Saree In Linen With An Unstitched Blouse
Fern Green Handloom Double Ikat Patola Woven Saree In Linen With An Unstitched Blouse

Santali sarees- a cultural treasure of Odisha and heritage of the states like Bengal, Bihar and Jharkhand are available in a variety of designs and prints at Kalkifashion.com. These sarees in bright, simple, and bold colors can be an ideal style to be experimental for your latest saree wardrobe.

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