Kota Sarees For Women
If you are looking for beautiful conventional sarees of India, then you must have the kota sarees in your wardrobe. The woven patterns are the major attractions of kota sarees which are complemented by the zari woven borders, sequins or attached borders. Kora saree is a typical unique blend of cotton and silk in a square check pattern. The silk fibers offers the shine and needed transparency, while the cotton provides strength to the fabric. The name Kota Doria saree is taken from its origin place that is Kota in Rajasthan, India. The checked pattern is call as khat and is one of the distinguishing feature of the kota sarees. Kota doria sarees have a very fine weave and is light in weight.
Kota sarees have originated in Mysore, India where the weavers who practiced this craft were known as Masurias. Somewhere between 17th and 18th century, these weavers were brought to Kota By Rao Kishore Singh, who was a general in the Mughal Army during Shah Jahan's reign. The amalgamation between the two states brought about the invention of the Kota sarees, which were adorned for religious occasions since it was considered auspicious.
Types Of Kota Sarees
Kota sarees are a must-have in every woman’s ethnic collection. With the availability of beautiful motifs and delicate checks, these sarees are known for adding a great elegance and can accentuate the natural curves of the body in the best possible manner. These are delicate and easy to carry and good for wearing in places that have a warm temperature. LimeRoad has a wide variety of kota sarees in all the color options and different types of designs to choose from.
Basically, kota sarees can be of three types: Printed kota saree, Plain kota saree and Zari saree. The printed kota sarees mostly come with off-white background with sanganeri patterns which a hand-block printing technique comprising of delicate patterns and lines with vibrant colored designs. The plain kota sarees are commonly available in checks that are either formed by golden zari threads or coarse cotton. In zari kota sarees, the saree borders are embellished with zari work and sequences, which gives the saree more graceful and stylish appearance.
Another classification of kota sarees can be made in terms of making: Superenet kota saree, Silk kota saree and Cotton kota saree. The supernet kota sarees are mainly made from a blend of fabric, whereas the silk kota sarees are woven from silk. The cotton kota sarees are woven in the Kota village of Rajasthan, India. The only similarity among these saree type is that all of these kota sarees come with block prints, embroidery or mirror work.
Style And Care Of Kota Sarees
Kota sarees can worn for all occasions and events. It can be easily paired up with same or a contrasting colored blouse and jewelry of your choice, as per the occasion. Kota cotton sarees are also perfect for redefining your office look as well. The classic design gives the saree and your overall outfit a sophisticated look. Being transparent and light weight, kota sarees are perfect for the summer days and can offer the wearer relief from extreme heat. These are also to store and are low-maintenance.
