Varnika Blockprint Kota Doria Saree Purple

How does the pallu look?

The pallu deepens into a rich purple with brushed-looking streaks of colour, crossed by a rust band and finished with a slim silver-tone edge. The rust adds a warm note against the cool purple, so the end of the saree has depth and contrast.

What prints run across the body?

The lavender body is printed with small floral sprays and dark floral stripe bands. The pattern is fine and evenly spaced, giving the Varnika saree a soft, light body that leads into the deeper pallu.

What comes with the saree?

A blouse piece comes attached to the saree. Cut it away from the end before draping and have it stitched to your measurements. A rust or deep purple blouse design suits it well.

How does it feel over a long day?

Light and easy. Pure cotton Kota Doria is lightweight, airy and soft, with an open check weave, so it makes a comfortable choice for office days, summer travel and everyday wear. Pin the pleats and pallu to keep the fabric neatly in place.

What is the right way to wash it?

Hand wash it gently in cold water using a mild detergent. Wash it separately from other clothes, and dry it in the shade to protect the purple tones from fading. Between wears, store it folded in a muslin cloth.

What are the fine checks in the fabric?

Those are khats, the small square checks woven into Kota Doria. They make the fabric sheer, airy and soft, and form the woven base on which the lavender body and deep purple pallu are block printed by hand.