Kota Staple Silk Kantha Pallu Cadet Blue Saree

What does the blue look like draped?

It is a bright, fresh aqua blue, with fine lighter stripes running across the body and a tasselled pallu. Hand dyeing and screens can both shift shades slightly, so expect a fresh, light blue.

How do I style it?

A pale blouse and a statement belt at the waist give it a modern line. The matching running blouse is the easy choice, and a white or silver blouse keeps it fresh. Oxidised or silver jewellery suits the cool blue.

What should I wear underneath?

A cotton petticoat in a shade close to the saree. Kota is airy and sheer, so a white or very dark petticoat will show through. A fitted petticoat also helps the light fabric fall neatly at the pleats.

Is every piece exactly the same shade?

Not quite. It is hand dyed, so the depth of colour can vary slightly from piece to piece, and screens add their own shift. Small irregularities like this are part of handcrafted work rather than a defect, and they are why no two pieces look identical.

How do I care for it?

Dry clean if you can; otherwise hand wash gently with a mild detergent. Always wash it separately, because the colour is hand dyed, and dry it in the shade. Store it folded in a cotton bag so the light Kota weave doesn't get crushed.