Artistic Pure Silk Kota Doria Pueple Saree Handcrafted

Where is it made?

It is handcrafted at the IndieHaat unit in Kota, Rajasthan, with master artisan Haq Nawaz. Kota doria takes its name from this region, where it originates, and it is woven on traditional pit looms in the distinctive square-check pattern called khat.

What makes Kota doria so airy?

The weave forms tiny square checks, called khat, with open spaces between the threads. That structure lets air through and keeps the fabric light, which is why Kota is so popular in warm weather.

Is the blouse piece part of the saree?

Yes. The blouse piece is attached to the saree, and the 6.3 to 6.4 metre length includes it. Your tailor cuts it off before the first drape and stitches it to your measurements. Since the fabric is sheer, a lining in a matching shade gives the blouse a neater finish.

What is the pattern, and how does the border look?

Hand-dyed diagonal wave stripes in gold, blue and teal run across the deep plum-purple body, and the pallu carries the same pattern. A thin gold edge runs along the border and gives the drape a fine finishing line. The stripes are dyed by hand, so their spacing and depth vary a little along the saree.

How should it be stored?

Keep it folded in a separate cloth bag in a dry place. Change the folds every so often and air it on dry days. It is dry clean only, and if it ever gets damp, dry it in the shade.