Fiery Kota Doria Blockprinted Red Saree

What makes the Fiery saree's pallu different from the body?

The body is printed with paisleys set inside a grid, which gives it an ordered, almost tiled look. The pallu moves to a lighter coral ground scattered with small floral sprigs, so once draped the saree has two moods: dense and structured at the pleats, open and airy over the shoulder. A wide deep-red paisley band frames both.

It looks sheer. What should I wear under it?

It is sheer, so the petticoat will show through the body. A petticoat in a matching deep red keeps the colour rich and even. A pale petticoat will lighten the body, so stay close to the saree's own shade.

Does it come with a blouse piece?

Yes. The blouse fabric is attached to the saree, and the full length including the blouse is 6.3 to 6.4 metres. Your tailor cuts the blouse portion away and stitches it to your measurements, so you can choose your own neckline and sleeve.

How do I wash it?

Dry cleaning is preferred. If you wash it at home, use a gentle handwash with a mild detergent, wash it on its own and dry it in shade. Keeping it separate and out of direct sun is the best way to look after the deep red body and coral pallu.

Who makes it, and will mine look exactly like the picture?

It is hand block printed at the Indiehaat unit in Kota under master artisan Haq Nawaz, on Kota Doria woven from cotton and silk yarns on traditional pit looms. Every impression is pressed by hand, so small shifts in alignment or depth of colour are part of the piece and can vary slightly from the photographs.