Why Tourists In Jaipur Are Crazy For Kota Doria Sarees?

The soil of Rajasthan proudly shelters the most fascinating art and craft in the world. Creative craftsmen and weavers have been standing out their art parallel to its unbeatably rich history. It is fact that modern lifestyle has washed away some really elegant art styles of the past. But Sarees are still maintaining their position prominently. A lady in elegant saree gives a spectacular look to watch at. Several eyes sticking to her, themselves, conveys impression of ‘awe’.

The visitors from globe feel excited after catching its glimpse. They want to have its not one but many of these pieces in their wardrobe. Their mind-blowing designs and unique texture catch most of their attention. Of course, most of the tourists are spell bounded when they witness the blast of colours in these sarees. The splash of colours on these sarees is worthy to be loved. Intelligently woven yarns of cotton, silk and zari turn out as the best outfit of Indian tradition. It marks an edge to the culture and civilization that has been continuing its profession till yet.   

Jaipur tour packages will surely make you blushed if you hang out here wearing ‘Kota Doria Saree’. However, it can be 5” to 9” long rectangular piece of cloth. But the eye-catching prints and amazing designs make you hook towards them. And if you think that draping such a long fabric around body would be an invitation to discomfort, then you are at mistake. You feel as comfortable and light as a cotton cloth offers you. So, never feel hesitated to put it if you are on Jaipur tour.

Story of Kota Doria Saree’s Origin

One of the finest woven sarees, Kota Doria, has its origin in Kota. This place is in the south of Rajasthan. It sits along the eastern side of the Chambal River. In queues of largest districts, Kota’s rank is 26^th after Jaipur and Jodhpur. These sarees make their route from there to Jaipur and other parts of the world.

‘Kota Masuria’ is it’s another famous name which is famous worldwide. This name sounds confusing as it has ‘Masuria’ which may be sprung from ‘Mysore’, a district in Karnataka. It’s possibility that the weavers might have migrated from Kota to this district and continued their weaving of Kota sarees there. Since the silk used with the cotton thread for its weaving was sourced from this district so, they might be settled there centuries ago.   

‘Masoor’ is also the name of a lentil (dal). ‘Kota Masuria’ name might be coined due to its texture that looks like the dal.             

Kota Doria’s Texture

The checked pattern in which its fabric is woven is known as ‘Khat’. Originally, its chic texture is the fusion of cotton and silk threads. But now, tussar (fabric) is also added to make it stylish and long-lasting. Occasionally, zari and various fancy yarns are also woven at its edge for making it look sassy.

The final beauty of this saree, after dying and printing, wins heart when it looks super translucent, light and weightless. It suits Indian monsoon weather. It brings the feel of warmth as it soaks sweat easily in the long summer season.