The Eid edit: 5 drapes that photograph well

Eid morning moves fast — prayers, family photos, food — so your drape has to look good from the first click to the last guest.

One: the classic front pallu, pleats neat and pallu over the left shoulder. It photographs cleanly from every angle and never needs adjusting.

Two: the open pallu, fabric spread wide across both arms. It shows off a jamdani jaal or a silk border better than any other drape — stand sideways to the light for the full effect.

Three: the seedha pallu, pallu brought forward over the right shoulder. Gujarati-style, perfect for displaying heavy borders and heirloom pieces.

Four: the belted drape, pallu secured at the waist with a slim belt. Modern, hands-free for serving food and hugging relatives, and it keeps long pleats crisp all day.

Five: the double pallu, one layer pinned at the shoulder and a sheer second layer floating free. Maximum drama for evening dawat photos.

Whichever you choose, pin once at the shoulder and once at the pleats, and you are set till the last sheer khurma.