Vibrant Kota Doria Blockprinted White & Orange Saree

What does the Vibrant saree look like?

The body is a light cream scattered with small brown leaf buti, kept simple so the colour sits at the edges. A wide saffron-orange border runs along the length, carrying faint buti of its own, and the same orange forms a broad pallu that contrasts sharply with the cream.

How does the pallu read when draped?

The pallu is a largely plain block of saffron orange, so it shows as a strong sweep of colour rather than a busy pattern. That makes it easy to drape open or pleated, and it keeps the front of the saree looking fresh and uncluttered.

What is the length, and is the blouse attached?

The saree measures 6.3 to 6.4 metres including the blouse, which comes attached to the length. Separate the blouse piece before getting it tailored. Because it is part of the same length, the blouse is in the same Kota Doria as the saree.

How do I wash it?

Dry cleaning is preferred. If you wash it at home, use a gentle handwash with a mild detergent, wash it separately from other clothes, and dry it in shade so the orange and brown stay bright and the cream ground stays clean.

How is the print made?

Each motif is stamped by hand with a carved block dipped in dye, so the small brown buti on the body and the faint buti on the orange border are applied one impression at a time. That hand process gives the print a charming imperfection, and slight variation between pieces is natural.

Is Kota Doria see-through?

It is a sheer, airy fabric, so a petticoat will show through, particularly on a cream body. Pick a cream or skin-tone petticoat so the light ground stays even, and avoid bright or dark colours underneath.