Wax Batik Hand Dyed Kota Silk Saree Indigo

What makes the Indigo batik saree distinctive?

Restraint. The body is left plain in deep indigo, and all the design is saved for the pallu, which carries large white concentric squares. A narrow white dotted band runs along the border, and the pallu ends in tassels. It is a bold, geometric look that still feels calm.

Why does the fabric have a slightly uneven surface?

The fabric has a slub texture, with a gentle irregularity in the weave. Kota silk is woven on traditional pit looms with its own checked khat pattern, and that surface gives the plain indigo body some life, so it does not look flat even without motifs.

What should I wear under it?

Kota silk is light and somewhat sheer, so pick a petticoat in a matching dark indigo or navy. A lighter underskirt would show through and change the colour of the body.

Will the indigo bleed?

Deep hand-dyed colours like this can release some dye, so dry cleaning is the safest choice. At home, hand wash it gently with mild detergent, on its own, and dry it in the shade to keep the indigo from fading.

What blouse would suit it?

White keeps it crisp and picks up the squares on the pallu. A rust or copper blouse adds warmth against the indigo. The blouse piece comes attached, within the 6.3 to 6.4 metre total length, ready to be cut off and tailored to your fit.