# Saree mode (https://docs.apparelai.app/garment-modes/saree)
Use Saree Mode for every AI saree photoshoot. You upload the saree body, the blouse and the pallu as separate photos, so the pallu falling over the model's shoulder is the pallu you photographed, and the blouse comes out in the fabric you actually ship. Saree Mode also adds saree poses and a **Saree Styling** option for jewellery and hairstyle.
To turn it on, choose the saree mode in **Settings**. See [Switch modes](/garment-modes#switch-modes).
## Why a saree needs separate photos [#why-a-saree-needs-separate-photos]
A saree isn't one surface. It's five and a half to nine yards of fabric with three parts that look different, and buyers check each one.
| Upload slot | What it is | Required? |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Saree Body** | The main run of fabric. It sets the ground color, the weave and the print. | Required |
| **Blouse** | The blouse piece, usually attached to the saree as an unstitched length. Often a contrast color, and a separate garment in the final drape. | Optional, but recommended |
| **Pallu** | The decorative end that falls over the shoulder. Usually the most ornate part, and the first thing a buyer looks at. | Optional, but recommended |
*Three photos of one saree, from left: the body, the pallu and the blouse. Neither the pink and gold pallu nor the contrast pink blouse would show in a photo of the body alone.*
A folded saree photo usually shows the body and some of the border. The pallu is partly hidden, and the blouse piece looks like more body fabric. With only that photo, the pallu and blouse in your results are a guess: you can end up with an invented pallu or a blouse in the wrong color. Separate photos make every part come from your real saree.
## How to photograph a saree [#how-to-photograph-a-saree]
- **Saree Body:** lay it flat with at least one full run of the border visible.
- **Blouse:** photograph the blouse piece on its own, with its border and any motifs in view.
- **Pallu:** open it out so the whole design shows.
The hint on the **Product** step also suggests close-ups for better accuracy. There are slots for the blouse and pallu but not for the border, so make sure the border shows clearly in the **Saree Body** photo.
A few habits help every part come out faithfully:
- **Light it well.** Detail carries over from your photo. For zari and other metallic work, use light that falls across the fabric from the side. Flat light from the front can make metallic thread look like grey cotton.
- **Steam out fold lines.** Sharp folds can show up as creases in your results.
- **Fill the frame.** Keep each part sharp and in focus.
For more photo tips, see [Prepare garment photos](/getting-started/garment-photos).
## Create a saree photoshoot [#create-a-saree-photoshoot]
### Turn on Saree Mode [#turn-on-saree-mode]
In **Settings**, choose the saree mode. See [Switch modes](/garment-modes#switch-modes).
### Start a new photoshoot [#start-a-new-photoshoot]
Click **New Photo Shoot** in the sidebar. The **Create Photo Shoot** page opens on the **Product** step. As you go, the **Live Preview** on the right shows your choices.
### Upload the saree [#upload-the-saree]
Add the **Saree Body** photo, then the **Blouse** and **Pallu** photos if you have them. Click **Upload Saree & Continue**. The button stays disabled until you add the saree body.
To reuse a saree you've uploaded before, pick it under **Or use existing product** and click **Continue**. Sarees uploaded with more than one part show the number of images on their tile.
### Choose a model [#choose-a-model]
On the **Model** step, click a saved model, add one from **Use our models**, or click **Create New Model**. Clicking a saved model selects it and takes you to the **Pose** step. See [Choose a model](/photoshoots/models).
### Choose a pose [#choose-a-pose]
Pick one pose. Saree Mode adds saree poses to the **Ethnic** category (see [Saree poses](#saree-poses)). You can also upload your own pose or describe one in words. See [Choose poses](/photoshoots/poses).
### Choose a background [#choose-a-background]
On the **Background** step, pick a preset, upload your own background or describe one. See [Backgrounds for sarees](#backgrounds-for-sarees).
### Set the output [#set-the-output]
On the **Output** step, choose the **Aspect Ratio** and **Resolution**. Under **Saree Styling (optional)**, choose jewellery and hairstyle (see [Jewellery and hairstyle](#jewellery-and-hairstyle)). Add anything else in **Additional Instructions (optional)**. See [Output settings](/photoshoots/output-settings).
### Generate [#generate]
Check the credit estimate in the footer (for example, **Est. 2 credits** for an **HD - 2K** photo) and click **Generate Photo Shoot**. It usually takes 30 to 50 seconds. When it's ready, the photo opens on the **Photo Shoot Result** page. See [Edit and improve results](/photoshoots/edit-results).
Each shoot makes one photo in one pose. **Standard - 1K** costs 1 credit, **HD - 2K** costs 2 credits and **Ultra - 4K** costs 3 credits.
Pick **Myntra** under **Marketplace**, below the **Live Preview**. In Saree Mode it marks poses such as **Saree Drape Front**, **Back Drape** and **Detail Close Up**, and backgrounds such as **White Seamless**, as **Recommended**. See [Marketplace presets](/photoshoots/marketplace-presets).
## Saree poses [#saree-poses]
Saree Mode adds five poses to the **Ethnic** category:
- **Walking Away**
- **Walking Side**
- **Seated Casual**
- **Hand to Forehead**
- **Pallu Over Hand**
The **Ethnic** category also has **Saree Drape Front**, **Hands Clasped**, **Back Drape**, **Detail Close Up**, **Glam Touch**, **Lehenga Twirl**, **Dupatta Flow** and **Namaste Greeting**. The other categories (**Standard**, **Movement**, **Casual**, **Seated**, **Editorial** and **Dynamic**) are there too.
To show off the pallu, try **Pallu Over Hand**. For the back of the saree, try **Back Drape**. Saree Mode has no back-photo slot, so check back views carefully against your saree.
## Backgrounds for sarees [#backgrounds-for-sarees]
For Indian users, the **Background** step starts with two Indian categories, and **Haveli Courtyard** is selected by default:
| Category | Backgrounds |
| --- | --- |
| **Ethnic Indoor** | Haveli Courtyard, Palace Interior, Floral Mandap, Temple Corridor, Sheer Curtain Studio |
| **Heritage** | Rajasthani Fort, Jaipur Street, Varanasi Ghat, Kerala Backwater |
A heavy Banarasi silk can go in **Haveli Courtyard**, and a cotton saree on a plain backdrop. For marketplace listings, a plain studio background such as **White Seamless** from the **Studio** category is the safe choice. See [Backgrounds](/photoshoots/backgrounds).
## Jewellery and hairstyle [#jewellery-and-hairstyle]
On the **Output** step, **Saree Styling (optional)** has three tiles. You can turn on any of them, or none.
| Tile | What it does |
| --- | --- |
| **Jewellery** | Adds jewellery matched to the saree style |
| **Jewellery from Model** | Keeps the jewellery the model already wears in her photo. If she has none, none is added. |
| **Hairstyle** | Matches the hairstyle to the saree style |
**Jewellery** and **Jewellery from Model** can't both be on. Pick **Jewellery from Model** when your model's own jewellery is part of your brand look.
## Advanced Saree Engine [#advanced-saree-engine]
When the saree mode is selected in **Settings**, a **Saree engine** choice appears under it:
| Option | What it's for |
| --- | --- |
| **Advanced (Beta)** | Built for complex designs, with sharper handling of the pallu and border |
| **Normal** | The original saree engine. Pick it if a design comes out better the classic way. |
You can switch any time. The change applies to your next photoshoot.
Try **Advanced (Beta)** when:
- The border carries heavy work, such as zari or woven motifs, and buyers will judge the saree by it.
- The pallu has a detailed design that has to match the real saree.
- In your results, the border changes or breaks partway along.
It can occasionally make mistakes. Check every photo against your saree, and if a design comes out better with **Normal**, switch back and generate again.
## Shoot many sarees at once [#shoot-many-sarees-at-once]
To shoot a whole collection, use [Bulk Photoshoot](/photoshoots/bulk-photoshoot). In Saree Mode, each product row has a **Saree body** slot (required) and optional **Pallu** and **Blouse** slots. You can get up to 10 photos per product, each in its own pose.
To reuse your usual model, pose, background, output and saree styling, save them as a [Shoot Template](/photoshoots/shoot-templates).
## Product shots from the same photos [#product-shots-from-the-same-photos]
The same saree photos can also give you supporting images for your listing, with no model:
- **Border Detail:** a close-up of the border embroidery.
- **Pallu Flat Lay:** the pallu spread flat, with its full design visible.
- **Blouse Flat Lay** and **Blouse Front & Back:** the blouse on its own on white, or its front and back on an invisible mannequin.
- **Color Variant:** the same photo in a new colorway, from photos of the new fabric.
See [Saree detail shots](/product-shots/saree-details), [Blouse product shots](/product-shots/blouse) and [Color variant](/product-shots/color-variant).
## Export for marketplaces [#export-for-marketplaces]
Download your photos at original quality, or use the **Myntra** option under **MARKETPLACE EXPORT** to get a 1080×1440 listing image under 1 MB, with no resizing on your side. See [Download and export](/library/download-and-export).
## Turn a saree photo into a video [#turn-a-saree-photo-into-a-video]
Show the drape and the border in motion. The Fabric in motion, Detail reveal and Wind machine motion templates suit sarees well. See [Motion templates](/video/motion-templates).
## Check before you publish [#check-before-you-publish]
Results can vary in color, weave, drape and small details. Check the border, the embroidery and the pallu against your saree, and fix or regenerate anything that doesn't match before you list it. See [Edit and improve results](/photoshoots/edit-results).
## Frequently asked questions [#frequently-asked-questions]
Turn on Saree Mode in **Settings**, click **New Photo Shoot**, add the **Saree Body** photo (plus **Blouse** and **Pallu** if you have them) and click **Upload Saree & Continue**. Then pick a model, pose and background, set the output, and click **Generate Photo Shoot**. An **HD - 2K** photo costs 2 credits and usually takes 30 to 50 seconds. See [Create a saree photoshoot](#create-a-saree-photoshoot).
No, only **Saree Body** is required. But without blouse and pallu photos, those parts are a guess and may not match your saree. Add them whenever you can.
Photograph the saree flat with at least one full run of the border visible in the **Saree Body** photo. Try the **Advanced (Beta)** saree engine for heavy borders. For an image of the border on its own, use the **Border Detail** product shot.
Each shoot makes one photo in one pose. To get several poses at once, use [Bulk Photoshoot](/photoshoots/bulk-photoshoot), which makes up to 10 photos per product, each in its own pose.
For most listings, no. For premium handwoven sarees, where buyers zoom in to judge the zari, real close-up photos of the cloth are still worth adding next to the on-model photos.
## Related [#related]