Services · Singapore
Thoughtful pleats and a secure drape that complete the way your outfit falls.
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The two services
01 / Prepare ahead
Done before your event, at the studio.
You bring your saree to Niv's studio at least ten days ahead. She measures you, sets each pleat by hand and pins them in place. Your saree comes back ready to wear, so on the day you or anyone helping you can put it on in minutes.
Best for wearing it yourself, events away from Singapore, and sarees you'll wear more than once.
02 / On the day
Done on the day, at your location.
Niv comes to you and drapes your saree from start to finish, with the pleats set, pallu arranged and everything pinned to stay in place through the occasion.
Best for wedding days, when you'd rather not think about it, and when you want a polished finish.
Many choose both. Pre-pleated for a cleaner fall, then draped on the day. That's the complete service.
Booking bridal makeup with Niv? Saree draping is already included in most bridal packages. See bridal packages
Clear, open pricing
Personal and Bridal / Valakaappu rates are shown together, so you can find the right price at a glance.
| Service | Personal | Bridal / Valakaappu |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-pleating onlyDrop off ten days ahead, collect ready to wear | Personal$50 | Bridal / Valakaappu$60 |
| On-the-day drapingNiv comes to you and drapes on the day | Personal$60 | Bridal / Valakaappu$100 |
| Pre-pleating + drapingPre-pleated for a clean fall, then draped on the day | Personal$100 | Bridal / Valakaappu$150 |
Bridal and Valakaappu draping is more detailed and takes longer, which is reflected in the rate.
A $10 addition applies to fluffy centre pleats and to stone-work sarees.
The full picture
On-the-day draping includes travel to your location. Transport is approximately $30 to $60 depending on where you are in Singapore. Niv confirms the exact amount before booking.
Pre-pleating has no transport charge. You drop off and collect at the studio.
Fluffy centre pleats+$10
Stone-work sarees+$10
The process
Drop-off is at Niv's home studio, so appointments are one-to-one. Please come without companions.
Good to know
A little preparation helps the drape sit beautifully and securely.
Satin, chiffon and georgette usually don't need pre-pleating. Send Niv a photo of your saree and she'll tell you honestly whether it's worth it.
For one personal draping on its own, Niv doesn't travel. You can:
For plus sizes, an extra 0.5m of matching cloth stitched to the inner end gives a better fall. Fluffy centre pleats need an additional 0.5m, or 0.75m for plus sizes. Niv will advise what is needed when you book.
The work
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Real Google review
“Nivetha has done my makeup, hair and saree draping for many years and her way of styling is consistently professional.”
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Your saree is measured, pleated and pinned at the studio before your event, then returned ready to wear. On the day it goes on in minutes, without pleating from scratch.
At least ten days before your event. Come personally because measurements are taken at drop-off. If your event is sooner, on-the-day draping is the better option.
Not on its own. Pair it with makeup or hair, or book for three or more people, and Niv will travel to you. Otherwise, pre-pleating is a good alternative. Your saree comes back ready to wear.
Ready-made sarees cannot be draped. The service is for traditional unstitched sarees.
Not always. Satin, chiffon and georgette usually don't. Send Niv a photo and she'll tell you honestly.
Your saree ironed end to end, and a cotton petticoat with a non-elastic string. Elastic waists won't hold a drape properly.
Probably not. Saree draping is already included in most bridal packages. See bridal packages
Your saree, beautifully finished
Share your event date, location and a photo of the saree. Niv will confirm what's needed and what it comes to.
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