Pankhudi Gota Patti Kota Cotton Red Saree

What is the border like on this saree?

A wide, dense band of gold gota flowers runs along the edge of the bright red body, over a red wavy dotted-print edge. The pallu is heavily worked, and a few gota flowers are scattered across the plain body, so the look stays tonal red and gold.

What blouse suits this saree?

A red blouse keeps it tonal and festive, letting the gold gota border be the only contrast. A gold or bottle green blouse adds more definition if you prefer. Gold jewellery suits it well and picks up the shine of the gota.

How is the gota patti done on this saree?

Gota, a fine metallic ribbon, is stitched by hand onto the Kota cotton in patterns at the IndieHaat unit in Kota under master artisan Haq Nawaz. Here it forms a dense gold flower band along the border, with a few flowers scattered across the plain red body.

What care does Kota cotton with gota need?

Less than you might expect. Hand wash it gently with a mild detergent, separately from other clothes, and dry it in the shade. Kota cotton is durable; it's the gota you protect, so no scrubbing, no wringing, and a pressing cloth if you iron over the work.

Does it come with a blouse piece?

Yes. The saree measures 5.4 to 5.5 metres and comes with an 80 cm blouse piece in the package, so your tailor can make the blouse to your own measurements, sleeve length and neckline.

Is Kota cotton too stiff or too heavy to drape?

Neither. Kota cotton is lightweight, soft and breathable, woven with the fine checkered pattern called khats, so it is easy to drape and ideal for hot climates. That makes it a good pick for festive dressing in summer.