Leher Baani Kota Doria Tepchi Saree Sky Blue

Is the blue pale or bright?

Bright: a clear turquoise blue rather than a pale powder shade, with cream tepchi leaf vines across the body and an embroidered leaf border that stand out crisply. It is a lively, summery colour that looks fresh at a mehndi, a brunch or on summer days.

Which blouse colour suits it?

Cream echoes the embroidery; coral or pink gives a warm contrast; navy looks smart. Silver jewellery suits the cool blue. Since no blouse piece is included, a breathable cotton blouse is the most comfortable choice with kota. A simple cut with elbow sleeves keeps it neat for work.

Is the embroidery done by hand?

Yes. It is tepchi handwork, a chikankari stitch from the Lucknow tradition. Because each running stitch is placed by hand, slight variations in line and spacing are natural and show the work behind each saree.

What is tepchi work?

Tepchi is a basic chikankari stitch done with simple running stitches along the outline of a design. It gives a neat, delicate line and keeps the fabric light. On Leher Baani, it traces trailing leaves and vines across the saree.

Will it stay comfortable through a long day?

Yes. Kota Doria is lightweight and airy with breathable comfort, and tepchi is a fine running stitch that keeps the fabric light. That makes it easy through long office days, brunches and summer functions.

The saree is 5.3 to 5.4 metres. Is that enough?

At 5.3 to 5.4 metres, plan a simpler drape: a nivi drape with slightly fewer pleats or a shorter pallu works well for most heights. If you are tall or like deep pleats and a long pallu, try a practice drape before the occasion.