Eshira Kota Doria Semi Silk Saree Lustrous Gold

What does this colourway look like?

The ground is a warm copper-gold with a soft shimmer, and the small floral sprays are worked in white and maroon. The maroon gives the flowers a deeper, richer note against the gold, while the white keeps them bright. A narrow woven gold border with a geometric pattern keeps the whole look neat.

What finishes the edges?

A narrow woven gold border with a geometric pattern frames the saree, and the pallu carries the same scattered embroidery as the body. Tassels finish the ends. Keeping the pallu consistent means the saree looks even when draped, with the border giving it definition.

Where is it made?

It's handcrafted at the Indiehaat unit in Kota, where the Kota Doria semi silk base is finished with embroidery work. Because it's handmade, each piece carries slight variations in the work, which is part of its character rather than a flaw.

Do I need a special petticoat?

Kota Doria has an airy weave, so choose a petticoat in a shade close to the saree, such as soft gold, copper or beige. That keeps the drape looking even and lets the embroidered sprays stand out cleanly, rather than competing with a contrasting layer underneath.

How do I care for it?

Hand wash it gently using a mild detergent, and wash it on its own. Avoid rubbing or wringing, especially over the embroidery. Dry it in the shade, and press it on a low setting, ideally from the back, to keep the embroidery raised.