Next: about 15 Jun to 30 Sept 2027
The monsoon, light and quick-drying
From mid June to the end of September, women choose cloths that dry fast and lighter drapes that do not drag.
What is worn for The monsoon, light and quick-drying
The rains, from about June to September, change what women wear. A saree that soaks and stays wet is a nuisance, so lighter and quick-drying cloths are favoured: georgette, chiffon, synthetic crepes and thin cotton, with cottons in darker or printed patterns that hide splashes. Heavy silks and long pleats are saved for dry days, and the hem is often pinned or tucked up. In north India the season also has its own colour, green, for Teej and Sawan. The dates are a rough guide, as the monsoon arrives in Kerala in early June and reaches Delhi weeks later.
Also part of it, and being written: Georgette (A light, crinkled fabric that dries quickly.), Chiffon (A sheer, light fabric used for sarees.).
Written by the EveryPallu desk with AI assistance. Customs differ from place to place and family to family. If this is your tradition and we have it wrong, tell us.