Wondering what to don on the first day of Ganpati? How about a nauvari? Before you dismiss the idea as a time-confusing affair, think again.

Pre-stitched nauvaris in Brahmani and Peshwai style will ensure that you are snugly-draped in it in a record's time of a minute. Yes, you heard it right...

How it's done

Pre-stitched nauvari designer Vidya Pawar is an expert as she packs in a decent Brahmin-style nauvari in an hour. Simply select your fabric and you get the finished product in an hour. She has made as many as 200 nauvaris since May this year, and says that the demand has exceeded manifold this year as non-Maharashtrians are following the trend in a big way. The nauvaris made by Vaishali Sahasrabudhe, an entrepreneur are special, since they are made of 11-yard long sarees. "Most nauvaris are made with nine-yard sarees, however the pleats near the thigh fall flat with a nine-yard. The thigh pleats on a 11-yard saree look neat and gives definition to the nauvari style," says Vaishali. These nauvaris are made of Belgaum soft silk with heavy borders and are available in vibrant colours. All you have to do is wear the nauvaris like you would wear pants and pin the pallu, and you're done.

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Types of nauvaris

The nine-yard sarees can be worn in three ways

- Brahmani or Peshwai style

A respectable and prominent style of draping the nauvari, its distinct feature is the Ocha, which is a pocket like pleat on the sides of the hip.

- Do-tangi Nauvari

Worn by rural women, this form of nauvari is worn till the knees to help them move freely while working on their farms or grazing cattles.

- Lavani style

Drapping of this nauvari is rather sensuous since the Lavani dancer has to look attractive. It has a floor-length pallu and loose ends which enables free movement while dancing.

Tradition Talk

According to Maharashtrian tradition, nauvari is known as the `akhanda vastra', which means it doesn't need any other attire to support it. In fact, this outfit is of great significance as women across different walks of life have worn it. It is not just worn at religious and cultural events, but also while working on farmlands. History is also full of instances when women have fought wars wearing the nauvari in the past.

Accessories that complement it

What completes the nauvari look is `tan mani' (a complete set of pearl ornaments that includes tode aka pearl bangles), mangalsutra, chandrahar (a big necklace with the locket shaped as a moon, kanthi, tushi (choker styled Kolhapuri mala), the nath (the traditional pearl nose pin) and anklets in both the feet. Top the look with a khopa, a French roll or a high bun accessorised by gold and silver venis (hair accessory) like they did in the past.

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