Kasta sari

The Kaashtha sari (Marathi: नऊवारी साडी) is a style of sari draping is very similar to the way the Maharashtrian dhoti is worn. The word Kaashtha refers to the sari being tucked at the back. Since this sari is usually worn using a single nine yard cloth, it is also referred to as Nauvari which means Nine Yards.Sakachcha sari is another term commonly used to refer to this style of sari.

Types of draping

Traditional drape

It is the traditional Marathi style of sari which is worn without a petticoat. This style of sari draping is common among the Brahmin women especially in Maharashtra. This sari is draped in a way that the center of the sari is neatly placed at the back of the waist and the ends of the sari are tied securely in the front, and then the two ends are wrapped around the legs. The decorative ends are then draped over the shoulder and the upper body or torso.

Koli-style drape

Women of the Koli tribe also wear this style of sari but cut into two pieces. One piece is worn around the waist while the other piece is used to cover the upper part of the body. It is taken on the head over the left shoulder in the Maratha fashion. The Koli women are decorative with both dress and ornament and this sari of nine yards of cotton fabric is draped adeptly over the hips so that the figure is graceful in movement.