the traditional 'nauvari' retains its charm even in the modern age. also known as 'lugada', this sari is now regularly worn mostly by elderly maharashtrian women. however, in the contemporary fashion, the trend of wearing nine-yard kasta sari is picking up fast in the younger lot that wants to keep the age-old marathi tradition alive. it requires perfect technique, practice and perfection to wear a nine-yard saree. mostly worn in dance competitions, "lavani" and maharashtrian folk dance, the kasta sari has surely made a great come back in the fashion industry. prashant shalgar, a nine-yard kasta sari seller, said, ""it has always been in demand. though earlier only elder generation women would pick up these sarees but now many young girls go for it for its elegant looks. "prashant kolhe, a management executive, said, ""my grandmother used to wear nine-yard saree. it would look great on her. she used to carry it very well. i guess indian sarees are the best fashion wear available on the globe. you cannot look graceful, trendy and comfortable in any other dress." women dabbawalas in mumbai are dressed in nauvari saris.