The makeup chair / Model Town
Saree & dupatta draping
Draping is your saree, dupatta or lehenga pleated and pinned for you, so it sits neatly and securely and suits the way you will move at the function.
- Time
- Confirmed when you ask
- Price
- Confirmed before you book
- You get
- Consultation first, then the service
- Where
- 1st floor, Char Khamba Rd
Real work. Individual character.
Draping / At Bharti’s
What it is,
and how it’s done here.
Draping is the careful work of pleating, tucking and pinning a saree, dupatta or lehenga so it falls well and lets you move and sit comfortably. It matters most with heavy or slippery fabrics, and with dupattas that carry embroidery.
The studio starts with the outfit itself: the fabric, the weight, the blouse and the footwear. The style of drape, the length of the pallu and where the dupatta sits are agreed with you, and the studio checks that you can walk, sit and lift your arms before the last pin goes in.
Draping has its price and timing confirmed before you agree. If it is part of a makeup and hair booking, or for several people at once, ask for the combined plan in writing.
Your appointment
Draping,
step by step.
- 01See the outfit
The fabric, blouse, underskirt and footwear are checked together.
- 02Agree the style
You choose the drape, the pallu length and the dupatta placement, with references if you have them.
- 03Pleat and tuck
Pleats are folded evenly, tucked at the waist and pinned in place.
- 04Pallu or dupatta
The pallu or dupatta is set and pinned so it sits right from the front and the back.
- 05Movement check
You walk, sit and turn, so any pin that pulls can be adjusted.
Tell the studio first
- What the outfit is made of and how heavy it is.
- The style of drape you want, with a photo if possible.
- Whether you will be dancing, travelling or sitting for long.
Aftercare, usually
- Before sitting, lift the pleats slightly so they do not crease or pull.
- Keep a couple of spare pins in your bag.
- Remove pins slowly at the end of the night so delicate fabric does not snag.
- If draping was paired with makeup, follow the aftercare the studio gives you for the products used.
A better first conversation
Bring the outfit into the conversation.
Share your outfit, reference looks and the time you need to be ready. Ask what is included in your quote, including hair or draping, so the plan is clear before the day.
Your routine, reference or occasion.
The service, time, price and what is included.
The studio confirms the plan with you.
Before you choose
A few things,
made clear.
Why should I bring my shoes?
Which draping styles can I ask for?
Will the drape stay in place all evening?
Can I come already wearing the blouse?
Can I know the price before deciding?
Is my appointment confirmed when I send a request?
Your next chapter
A wedding needs its own plan.
For brides and a morning with family around you, step into the Bridal Room.
First floor · Model Town · Ludhiana
Your chair starts
with a conversation.
Choose your preferred time. Your appointment is confirmed only when the studio replies.
See the entrance and directions