Breezy kota-Clothing for Sweltering Summer Heat

Kota-Doria

Lightweight, breezy and soft Kota Doria is also popularly known as Masuria Malmal,

Fabric is characterised by a square pattern of checks which is its defining feature.

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Kota Doria fabric consists of cotton and silk yarn woven in different combinations in warp and weft producing square check patterns, called "khat", giving it a transparent look.

80% weavers are women with low literacy level. This traditional knowledge of weaving is passed from one generation to another

Apart from woven zari-motifs, Block-prints and tie-dye are also used to embellish Kota-doriya fabrics

Block-printing on Kota-doria has led to development of new designs thus increasing its reach among customers and its market value.

From Sarees and safas to suits and Dupatta, diversification is the key to expansion.