Kota Doria
Welcome to the story of Kota Doria, where weaving art meets the scent of colors.
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Kota Doria
Welcome to the story of Kota Doria, where weaving art meets the scent of colors.
In detail
Kota Doria is a light woven fabric made of tiny woven squares, traditionally handwoven on pit looms in Kaithoon near Kota, Rajasthan. It is used to make sarees that feature square patterns called khats, and is prized for its lightweight, comfortable feel.
Overview
Kota Doria is a light woven fabric that features tiny woven squares known as khats. The fabric is still produced by hand on traditional pit looms in Kaithoon, a town near Kota in Rajasthan, and in several surrounding villages.
The sarees made from Kota Doria are crafted from pure cotton and silk. Their distinctive square patterns give the cloth a chequered appearance that is highly regarded for its lightweight quality.
Because of its fine weave and minimal weight, Kota Doria is prized for comfortable wear. The fabric’s delicate construction makes it a popular choice for those seeking a light and airy garment.
History and origins
It is said that jhala zalim singh of Kotah brought weavers from Mysore in Karnataka to Kotah, in the mid 17th century, as they wove a characteristic small squared lightweight cotton fabric that looks like graph paper and is suitable for turbans.
Rao Kishore Singh died in a battle in Karnataka in 1696 while fighting for the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb.
Based on: the Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA 4.0) — facts from that source; edited and translated by Times of Rajasthan.
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