Coral Cotton Kota Doria Pink Saree Handcrafted

How does the tie-dye show on this piece?

Bold orange-yellow bands sweep diagonally across a deep pink ground, in the style of lehariya, and thin white check lines cross over them. The result is lively and warm, with the same pattern carried right through the pallu so the drape looks even from shoulder to hem.

Is it a warm or cool colourway?

Firmly warm. Deep pink with orange and yellow sits beautifully on wheatish and dusky skin, and it pairs easily with gold or oxidised jewellery. If you want to cool it down, a white or ivory blouse picks up the fine check lines.

Will I need a petticoat that matches?

Yes, a matching petticoat helps. Kota Doria is a sheer, open weave, so whatever you wear under it shows a little. A deep pink or coral petticoat keeps the colour rich and stops a light underlayer from washing it out.

What comes in the box?

One hand tie-dyed Kota Doria saree, about 6.3 to 6.4 metres long, with a blouse piece attached in the pallu colour. Cut the blouse piece free before tailoring. Everything is handcrafted at our Indiehaat unit in Kota.

Why might mine look slightly different from the pictures?

Every piece is bound and dyed by hand, so the spacing of the bands and the depth of colour shift a little from saree to saree. Screens also show colour differently. Small irregularities like these are part of what makes hand tie-dye what it is.

How do I store it so it lasts?

Keep it in a separate cloth bag in a dry cupboard, and change the folds every so often so the fine weave does not crease permanently along one line. Air it out now and then in dry weather, and send it for dry cleaning rather than washing it at home.