Playful Kota Doria Blockprinted Pink & Green Saree

How does the colour change across the saree?

The body is a coral pink that shifts into a lime-green pallu, so the saree moves from warm to fresh as it drapes. That change is the design's main feature, and it shows best when the pallu is left open over the shoulder.

What detail is on the pallu?

Fine printed bands run across the green pallu, with a printed hem band in the same green along the edge. The body itself has only tiny, sparse flower sprigs, so these bands add structure without crowding the saree.

Will it hold its pleats?

Kota Doria is light with a delicate drape, so pleats sit best with a pin at the waist and one at the shoulder. Pinned this way, the soft fabric stays in place, and its lightweight, airy texture makes it an easy choice for office days and warm-weather travel.

Can I wash it at home?

Yes, gently. Dry clean is preferred, but a soft hand wash with a mild detergent works too. Wash it separately from other clothes and dry it in the shade so the printed colours stay fresh.

Why do some prints look slightly uneven?

Every motif is stamped by hand with a wooden block, so small shifts in alignment, slight differences in colour depth, or faint overlaps where blocks meet are part of the process. They are the marks of a hand-printed saree, and each piece will vary a little.

What gives the fabric its texture?

Kota Doria is woven on traditional pit looms with fine checkered patterns, small square checks built into the cloth. That fine grid gives the fabric its airy, see-through quality and delicate drape, and the coral-pink body and lime-green pallu are block printed by hand over it.