Lehariya Kota Doria Blue Suit (Top+Dupatta+Bottom)

How does the blue lehariya look?

The top carries a criss-cross lattice of royal-blue lehariya on white, giving a checked effect, and the dupatta has diagonal blue stripes on white with a gold-toned edge. The bottom is a solid bright blue.

Is Kota Doria good for summer?

Yes. It is a lightweight, sheer weave from Kota, Rajasthan, made with cotton and silk yarns and known for its airy texture. It lets air through, which is why it is a favourite for warm days at work or while travelling.

What is the fine check in the fabric?

Kota Doria is woven with small square checks called khats, which give the fabric its signature texture. You will see the khats running beneath the lehariya pattern, most clearly on the white areas of the dupatta when you hold it up to the light.

Do I need to line the kurta?

Yes, the kurta is best lined. Kota Doria is sheer, so a light cotton lining in white or blue makes it opaque without adding weight. Leave the dupatta unlined so its lightness and the stripes show through.

How should I care for it?

Gently hand wash it with a mild detergent in cold water, separately from other clothes, and dry it in the shade. Iron on a low to medium setting while slightly damp to keep the weave crisp.

Is every set identical?

Close, but not identical. The lehariya is tied and dyed by hand at the Indiehaat unit in Kota, so the spacing and depth of the stripes vary a little from set to set. These variations are part of handcrafted work.