In Bangladesh, saree lengths are usually given in haat (হাত), the traditional measure based on the length of a forearm from elbow to fingertip. One haat is about 18 inches, or roughly 46 centimetres.
Our lengths in metres
| Length | About | Sarees in this length |
|---|---|---|
| 12 haat | 5.5 m (6 yards) | Tilottoma, Chandralota, Suparna, Tomashree, Alta |
| 13.5 haat | 6.2 m | Bodhua, Kadambari, Shubhra, and all six Monipuri sarees |
| 14 haat | 6.4 m | Anjali, Arunima, Haimanti, Sagarmita |
Which length do you need?
- 12 haat is the standard length and drapes comfortably on most people in the usual Nivi style.
- 13.5 to 14 haat gives you extra fabric for deeper pleats, a longer achol, or a different draping style. It also helps if you are taller.
About the blouse piece
Our Monipuri sarees come with an unstitched blouse piece included in the 13.5 haat length, so you can have a matching blouse made by your tailor.
For more detail, see our size guide.
Questions about a saree, a colour or delivery? Message us on WhatsApp at +880 1818-626511 or write to [email protected].