Blush Chikankari Kota Doria Saree Light Peach Handcrafted

How is the embroidery placed on this saree?

Both long edges carry a narrow embroidered border, the body has tiny white sprigs spaced across it, and the pallu is the richest part, with lattice and floral bands in white thread. When it's draped, the borders frame the pleats and the pallu falls in a full panel of work over the shoulder.

What blouse works with it?

A plain white blouse picks up the white chikankari and keeps the look calm. Ivory, a soft gold or a deeper coral also work well. The saree doesn't include a blouse piece, so a ready blouse you already own may be all you need.

What should I wear under it?

A cotton petticoat in a shade close to the saree is the safest choice, because Kota Doria is a sheer, airy weave and the petticoat will show through slightly. A fitted, shapewear-style saree petticoat gives a cleaner line at the pleats if you prefer a slimmer drape.

How long is the saree?

About 5.4 to 5.5 metres, and it comes without a blouse piece, so the full length goes into the drape. That suits a standard nivi drape with neat pleats; if you are tall or like a long pallu, compare it with a saree you already own.

Can I machine wash a chikankari Kota saree?

Please don't. It is dry clean only, because a machine or a harsh detergent can snag the open Kota weave and distort the embroidery. Between wears, keep it in a separate bag in a dry cupboard, change the folds regularly and air it out in dry weather.