Eshira Kota Doria Semi Silk Saree Antique Gold

What design is on it?

Small pink and white floral sprays, with touches of purple, are scattered across an antique tan-gold ground with a soft shimmer. The muted, old-gold base makes the pink look gentle, giving the Eshira saree a soft, slightly vintage feel.

Which blouse colours bring it out?

Pink or rose picks up the florals and keeps it soft. A wine or deep purple blouse adds richness, and an ivory blouse makes the antique gold look lighter. With the running blouse in the same fabric, you also have a fully matching option ready.

Is it handcrafted?

Yes. It's handcrafted at the Indiehaat unit in Kota, where the Kota Doria semi silk base is finished with embroidery work. Being handmade, each piece has slight variations in the work, and those small irregularities are a mark of its craft rather than a flaw.

What petticoat should I wear with it?

Since Kota Doria has an airy, light weave, pick a petticoat close to the saree's base shade, such as beige or soft gold, so the drape looks smooth. A cotton petticoat keeps it breathable in warm weather, while satin gives a slightly fuller fall.

How heavy is it to carry?

It's light. The Kota Doria semi silk base is airy and breathable, and the embroidery adds detail without weighing the fabric down. It drapes easily and stays comfortable over long hours, so you won't feel the need to change partway through an event.

Will the shade vary from the photos?

Possibly, slightly. Handcrafted fabric can show small variations from piece to piece, and screens show metallic shades like antique gold differently. Those small differences are part of a handmade saree and give each one its own character.