Glimmering Kota Doria Gota Patti Red Suit (Last Piece)

What does the gota work look like?

Silver gota flowers with small green leaf accents are worked across the red, around the yoke, with long gota drops hanging down from them. The dupatta adds rows of gota near its hem and gold stripe edges. It reads traditional and festive, and the silver catches the light well at an evening function.

What does the dupatta look like?

It is a red dupatta with gold stripe edges and several rows of gota near the hem, so the shine gathers at the ends when it falls. It measures 2.4 to 2.5 metres, enough to drape over one shoulder or across both.

What does Last Piece mean?

The title marks it as the last piece available in this design. Because the gota patti is applied by hand, it is also a one-off in its exact details. The set is handcrafted in Kota, Rajasthan.

Do I need to line the kurta?

Kota Doria is a sheer, airy weave, so a lining is a good idea. Use a thin cotton lining in a matching shade to keep the red rich and the silver gota flowers and green leaves crisp.

Who makes it?

It is handcrafted at the IndieHaat unit in Kota, Rajasthan, with master artisan Haq Nawaz. The gota work is done by hand, so small variations in the hand-applied gota are normal and part of the piece.

How should I wash it?

Gently by hand with a mild detergent, washed separately, and dried in the shade. Iron on low with a cloth over the gota. Never wring the gota areas; press water out gently in a towel.