Madisar Drape: A traditional drape style worn by Tamil Brahmin women, involving pleating the saree in a specific manner and wrapping it around the body, often accompanied by a distinctive hairstyle. It is also known as the Kosavam saree, and this style of draping goes back to the 2nd century BC. Madisar drape is of two style: the Iyer and Iyengar kattu.
Pin Kosuvam: The Pin Kosuvam saree, a traditional attire hailing from Tamil Nadu, derives its name from the “pin kosu,” referring to the pleats at the back. This saree is wrapped around the waist with an additional half-round, compared to the usual drape, allowing the pleats to cascade outside in the traditional style. This method of draping is particularly suitable for the hot climate of Tamil Nadu, with handloom cotton sarees being the preferred choice due to their visible underside in this style of draping.
Bharatnatyam Drape: To secure the sari, start by tying a double knot at your right waist with the shorter end in front. Next, create around 20 neat pleats with the remaining fabric. Now, take the long end (pallu) and bring it over your left shoulder to the front. Here comes a clever trick: use the shorter end of the sari to form a pouch around the pleats. With the center pleat, bring it between your legs, pleat it three times to adjust the length, and tuck it securely at the center back of your waist.
