
Kota saree is basically created in Rajasthan and the desert state is the abode of this particular saree. Kota sarees are created in small villages around the Kota city of Rajasthan.
Kota sarees are also called "Kota Doria" which is a super transparent yet stable cotton or cotton-silk weave. This saree is created in a way that the saree display an almost graph like pattern called khats which is a squares formed between the different thicknesses of fibers. These sarees are worn in summer to get relief from the heat of summer.
The designs of Kota sarees are so done that it gets a weightless appearance and feel. The spinning, dyeing and weaving are done by the adept artisans of the region, who are involved in weaving and designing. Basically the sarees are woven in white and later dyed with different vibrant hues. Often the sarees are embellished with zari work in the border. The Kota sarees are the exclusive sarees of North India and are perfect as a summer wear.
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(Last Updated on : 23/10/2010)