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Traditional Bharatanatyam Costume – Original Temple Style CutHandcrafted by Shanthi Tailors, Mylapore – Since 1967 This is the authentic classical Bharatanatyam costume, made using the original tailoring methods that maintain...
Traditional Bharatanatyam Costume – Original Temple Style Cut
Handcrafted by Shanthi Tailors, Mylapore – Since 1967
This is the authentic classical Bharatanatyam costume, made using the original tailoring methods that maintain structure, symmetry, and correct performance posture. Every costume is stitched from hand-selected silk sarees, ensuring stage presence, durability, and traditional aesthetic.
Material Options
• Pure Kanchipuram Silk – Rich, traditional, grand stage presence
• Pure Dharamavaram Silk – Softer drape, classic temple texture
• Semi-Silk (Lightweight) – Budget-friendly and travel-friendly option
Performance Benefit for Opening Items
This costume is tailored with a shorter fan length, making it especially suitable for Alarippu, Jathiswaram, and other opening items where deep araimandi and repeated full-sitting positions are essential.
Short fan advantage:
• Allows full hip rotation without obstruction
• Maintains clean araimandi geometry on stage
• Prevents bulk, folding, and fan shift during jumps and turns
• Supports stamina-heavy adavu sequences without restricting leg movement
Dancers prefer this model for early margam because it preserves line, rhythm, and body control — nothing gets in the way of technique.
Costume Components
Includes:
Blouse, Lower Garment, Side Pleats, Hip Cloth, and Short Fan
Additional embellishments (motifs, borders, zari patterns) can be customized.
Why This Costume Works on Stage
• Pleats open symmetrically during movement
• Bold borders highlight mudras and adavu geometry
• Tailored to the dancer’s exact body proportion
• Photographs strongly under stage light and video recording
Ideal For
• Arangetrams
• Competitions
• Margam Performances
• Group or School Shows
• Temple Festivals and Classical Productions
How the Order Process Works
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Place your order on this page
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Our team will contact you to confirm color, border style, and design preferences
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You will receive a guided measurement form
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Tailoring begins after measurement confirmation
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We ship worldwide
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Kanchipuram Silk Saree, Silk Cotton Material with kanchipuram border, Dharmavaram Silk Saree, Silk Cotton Material with Normal border, Silk Cotton with Original Pallu and Border |
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