Pankhudi Jugnu Checks Gota Patti Pale Gray Saree

What colours frame the pale body?

A magenta border with diagonal wave stripes runs along the edge, beside a wide gold flower band worked in gota, with small mirror touches. The off-white to pale grey body is scattered with tiny flowers, which keeps the look calm and lets the border do the talking.

How do I style it?

Pick up the magenta from the border with a magenta or pink blouse for festive functions or a sangeet, or keep it soft with an off-white or silver blouse for daytime. Pearl or silver jewellery suits the pale body, and the gold gota band already supplies the sparkle.

Why is it called Jugnu?

Jugnu is Hindi for firefly. In jugnu checks gota patti, small pieces of shimmering gota are arranged in a grid-like pattern, so they twinkle like fireflies. On this saree the gota shines brightest in the wide gold flower band along the border.

How do I look after the gota work when I wash it?

Hand wash gently with a mild detergent, keep the saree separate from other clothes, and dry it in the shade rather than in direct sun. Avoid twisting it to wring, handle the gota portions softly, and store it folded in a cotton or muslin cloth so the ribbon doesn't rub against other pieces.

Is the blouse fabric included, or do I buy it separately?

It is included. The package has one saree of 5.4 to 5.5 metres with an 80 cm blouse piece, which your tailor can cut and stitch to your fit, so you can choose the neckline and sleeve style that suits you.

Will it stay comfortable through a long, hot function?

Yes. Kota cotton is a light, breathable pure cotton with a checkered khat weave, ideal for hot climates. It suits summer days and travel as well as festive functions and brunches, and the gota work sits along the border, so the body stays light.