Vibrant Kota Doria Yellow Pure Cotton Floral Embroidery Saree

What does the embroidery on it look like?

Pink flower clusters with dark green leaves are placed across the pale lemon checked ground. The pink adds warmth and the dark leaves give contrast, so the soft yellow base looks cheerful rather than washed out.

How is the pallu designed?

The pallu repeats the pink flower clusters of the body, with a plain narrow edge. There is no heavy end panel, so it is easy to drape in different styles, from a neat pleated office drape to a loose, open pallu.

What petticoat should I wear?

A pale yellow or skin-tone petticoat is best, since Kota Doria is sheer. Avoid white, which shows up brighter than the lemon ground, and avoid prints, which will be visible through the checks.

Which blouse colour should I pick?

Magenta or deep pink picks up the flowers and gives a bright, happy look, which also suits a haldi. A dark green blouse brings out the leaves. For a soft summer look, try white or pale yellow with silver jewellery.

Is it comfortable in summer?

Yes. The Kota Doria weave is airy and lightweight, and it is a fabric made for warm-weather sarees. The embroidery is kept to spaced clusters, so the light, sheer ground still shows between the flowers.

What does handcrafted mean for this saree?

It is made at the Indiehaat unit in Kota, Rajasthan, with master artisan Haq Nawaz. Because it is handcrafted, small irregularities in the weave or embroidery can appear, and each piece can vary slightly.

Is there a blouse piece?

Yes, a blouse piece comes with the saree. It is part of the 6.3 to 6.4 metre length, and in the photo it is magenta, which picks up the pink flower clusters on the pale lemon ground.