Pattupavadai

Pattupavadai – Glorifies Your Look

In South India, Pattupavadai is a traditional wear. Teen girls and kids on functions wear this one type of lehenga, or special occasion is the Pattupavadai. Commonly it is made up of silk and glorifies the look of girls.

Origin & History

Dravidian culture, since its conception had little or no influence from outside culture. Therefore, Dravidian culture and traditions are behind the origin of “Pattupavadai”. With the history of silk and saree, the myths of silk pavadai are also introduced. This traditional kids wear is similar to sarees in many ways. The borders of the Pavadai are quite similar formats to the saree. The border with the blouse has the same pattern as the Pavadai.

Style & Attire

Pattupavadai has indeed caused a grand feast of tradition in South India states due to vibrant and vivid colours. There is an amazing colour mixture in which this attire is available. Also, the edges of the border are designed and varied. Pattupavadai designs are shaped by several geometric and other designs that are found on temples and surroundings of the regions.

Impact over the Years

Early days witnessed the Pattupavadai as simple silk wear which used to resemble bright and traditional. To be sure, it is beautiful to wear. In recent days, with the impact of several cultures, there have been differences happening in this traditional wear. In some states, Pattupavadai, half saree in pattu has mirror works; stone works, beadworks, cutwork and heavy embroidered.

Materials Used

There are lots of traditional Indian materials to make the Pattupavadai. Some of the fabrics such as Kanchipuram silk, Banarasi silk, Pochampally pattu, Coimbatore soft silk, Chettinadu cotton, Handloom cotton, Kasavu pavadai etc.

Apt Attire

Mostly Kids and Teen girls wear this traditional dress during South Indian Festivals like Pongal, Diwali, Chithirai Thiruvizha, Navarathri, Onam, Ugadi, Dasara and other functions. When you visit the southern state of India, you can see teen girls dazzling in the shades of this luxurious dress during marriage occasions. For the festivities and the ambience, Pattupavadai, dhoti for men is the best-apt dress of all times.