Kota Staple Silk Kantha Pallu Green Saree

What shade is this saree?

A warm mustard-olive, a golden yellow with an olive undertone, with fine white stripes and a tasselled pallu. It is hand dyed, and screens vary, so expect an earthy, muted tone rather than a bright yellow or a true green.

What does the pallu look like when draped?

The pallu ends in tassels and carries faint kantha stitch lines in mixed colours, which read as fine coloured dashes when worn. The fine white stripes on the body carry through into the pleats, so the saree looks neat and quietly patterned from the front.

Does it come with a blouse piece?

Yes. A matching running blouse piece comes attached, and the 6.3 to 6.4 metre length includes it. Your tailor will separate it from the end of the saree before stitching, so the drape itself is a little shorter than the total length.

Is Kota silk see-through?

Kota is a light, sheer weave, so a petticoat in a matching shade is a must. The fine checks of the weave let air through, which is what makes it comfortable in warm weather, and a well-fitted petticoat keeps the drape looking clean.

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.