The half saree is known as langa voni in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, and pattu pavadai dhavani in Tamil Nadu. Designer Nachiket Barve explains, “The half saree finds its origin in a lot of ...

Known as langa voni in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana and Pattu pavadai Bhavani in Tamil Nadu, they are worn during special occasions, festivities, and weddings, and as an everyday garment as well.