World’s Fashion Ethnic Weaving In Kota Sarees

Sarees gives traditional look to the Indian woman. Kota is much famous place for fine translucent muslins called Masuria malmal. And it is situated in the state of Rajasthan, India. Kota cotton sarees are handloom woven on traditional pit looms. Pure cotton and golden zari thread are used to weave square like patterns known as khats. Kota cotton saris are fashion for their transparent and light weave. And thus women feel comfortable of wearing light weight kota cotton sarees in summer.

Kota cotton sarees of their softness, zari borders and bright hues like pink, blue, orange, saffron and traditional printings are known for one of India’s ethnic weaves. Simple embroidery work enhances the beauty of the attire. Plain rajasthani kota cotton woven either by coarse cotton or golden threads having zari border is charming. And these are apt to daily casual, cooperate office, colleges, family get together. Stylish block floral or geometrical print on north kota cotton sari of temple zari border is lovely attire for cooperate conferences, college mettings and traditional occasions.

Designer kota supernet sarees of zari flower work having zari brocade with an elegant pallu is a gracious wear of wedding, bridal occasions, corporate office parties, college events. Dabu block prints on stylish kota silk sari with Resham border is gracious wear for daily casual, corporate conferences, college events.

Broad border woven in zari and multi color silk threads, banarasi motifs all over saree and pallu decorated with kudans, beads on kota pure cotton saree is spectacular. And these are apt to college parties, marriage functions, festivals. Kota doria or kota sari is one of many types of sari garments made at kota, Rajasthan and Muhammadabad Gohna, Mau in Uttar Pradesh and its nearby area. Sarees are made of pure cotton and silk and have square like pattern known as khats on them.

The chequered weave of a kota sari is very popular. They are very fine weaves and weigh very less. Originally such sarees were called Masuria because they were woven in Mysore. The weavers were subsequently brought to Kaithoon, a small town in kota by Rao Kishore Singh, a general in the Mughal army. The weavers were brought to Kota in the late 17th and early 18th century and the sarees came to be known as Kota-Masuria.

Kota Doria is woven on a traditional pit loom in such a fashion that it produces square checks pattern on the fabric. The delicately wrought checks are locally known as khats. They smear onion juice and rice paste with a lot of care into the yarn making, the yarn so strong that no additional finishing is needed.

Kota sarees are popular known as Masuria in Kota and kotadoria outside the state. Doria means thread. Rajasthan Handloom Development Corporation (RHDC) is taking the lead in producing items other than sarees from the Kota Doria. They have helped produce lamp shades, curtains, skirts, salwar kamiz and sarees. they have been helped make an all silk saree on Masuria handlooms. Kota saris display individuality with a bit of embroidery and border patches, making them totally exclusive.

Prachi.L She is a freelancer long associated with ethnic fabrics, known for her special leaning towards ethnic sarees. She enjoys the privilege of being a part-time consultant to Unnati Silks. S.E-mail her at unnatikaro@gmail.com.