Tye & Drape Kota Doria Bandhej Print Gray & Blue Saree

How do I style the grey and blue combination?

The body is a soft grey-blue with gota daisies along the border and a navy bandhej-pattern band at the edge. A navy bandhej blouse keeps the look calm and cool, or add a mustard or pink blouse for warmth.

The name says bandhej print. Is it tie-dyed?

The bandhej pattern sits on the navy border band, not across the grey-blue body. The handwork on the saree is gota patti, so think of the bandhej as the border's pattern rather than hand-tied dyeing.

Can I wear it when travelling?

Yes, summer outings and travel are its first home: light Kota doria in grey and blue stays cool and is easy to pack. It also suits a kitty party or brunch, and the gota and mirror touches carry it to a sangeet or cocktail evening and festive gatherings.

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. Many pieces in this range come with a contrast blouse piece.

Will it stay comfortable through a long, hot function?

That is what Kota cotton does best. It is a light, breathable pure cotton with an airy khat-check weave, made for hot weather. The gota adds a little body only where it is stitched, so the saree stays easy to carry from a morning celebration to a relaxed afternoon lunch.