We worked and re-worked on it to see people decode their problems of having their drape flowing well. “This new generation under-skirt evolved after much observation. This year’s special release for women in 2021 is her own brand of petticoats called D-coat. Believe me, people hardly notice the same sari, because draping is an art that opens up the persona of a weave differently.” This facet of styling has made her work particularly relevant in the Indian fashion milieu, in present times.The professional sari and dupatta draper, based in Kolkata has been in her line of work for 15 years and held an online drape-session for the customers of the arts and crafts revival boutique Madhurya Creations ( in South Bengaluru, where she said, “Even if you have a small collection of saris to be worn repeatedly, get adventurous and wrap yourself in myriad ways to beat the humdrum. This hobby gradually paved a way for various creative contemporary silhouettes she churns out today. Since a tender age, she would dress up her dolls in the most exclusive ways. She also takes pride in dressing up members from prominent Industrial families such as Neeta Ambani, Isha Ambani Parimal, Shloka Ambani Mehta, Usha Mittal and Sangeeta Jindal.ĭolly began her work as a hobby in Calcutta more than a decade ago. Dolly is recognised worldwide, for her notable drapes for her niche clientele, including an impressive list of names from the Indian film industry such as Deepika Padukone, Alia Bhatt, Anushka Sharma, Priyanka Chopra, Sonam Kapoor and many more. But the key, she finds, is effective draping – which is exactly what she has set out to accomplish. In her experience, Dolly noticed that most women have a misconception that a sari limits their mobility. Her understanding of the structure of a piece of cloth and the innovative use of her skill has created a new classicism for Indian women across the globe. She has developed a unique style of her own, reflecting the ancient traditions of India in a contemporary vocabulary. From simple pleats to royal flounce – Dolly Jain, the drape expert has it all to her credit.

D coat for saree by dolly jain