: Draw lines from the shoulder and wrist down to the ground to represent the "fall" or "train" of the saree.
Before your pencil hits the paper, you must understand what you are drawing. The pallu is distinct from the border (which runs along the saree’s length) and the body (the field). In a design sketch, the pallu serves three functions: saree pallu design sketch
Download our free "Pallu Fold Anatomy" PDF (link in bio) or share your saree pallu design sketch on Instagram with the hashtag #SketchTheSaree for a chance to be featured. : Draw lines from the shoulder and wrist
| | Why it happens | The Fix | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | The "Paper Fan" Flare | Drawing the pallu too wide and stiff at the bottom | The flare should be organic; pull references from real saree drape photos | | Ignoring Gravity | Motifs on the shoulder point sideways instead of down | Rotate your motifs according to the fabric fold. Use a "transform" tool in digital art | | Flat Borders | Drawing the border as a simple straight line regardless of fold | The border must break and jump over the folds. If a fold goes in, the border dips | | Over-Texturing | Trying to draw every single thread of zari | Use suggestion. Three lines of heavy hatching imply 100 threads. Leave breathing room | In a design sketch, the pallu serves three
Different weaving cultures use the pallu to tell different stories: The Cultural Significance of Pallu Sarees: A Brief History