The Kota Weave is a
Well known and popular Weave that finds
its origins in Kota, Rajasthan ( Western India ) and some parts of Uttar
Pradesh in the north.
The Specialty of this
weave is its light Chequered pattern and these textiles are made from cotton or
silk Yarn also known as Kota Doria.
The Textiles made
which are mainly Sarees are very light because of this chequered pattern and
almost weightless.
An interesting fact
about the origin of this weave that is such a popular handloom from Rajasthan
is that it actually originated in the Earstwhile mysore state which is now in
Karnataka. It is said that a general in
the Mughal army who was also a Patron of this Craft took weavers from Mysore to
the small village of Kaithoon in Kota District to weave elegant Items of
clothing for well placed people from Royal families.
Traditional
Headdressed worn by these people including the Pagdi and Safaa were all woven
in Fine Kota Style.
The loose checks on
this fabric are called “ Khats “ and this fabric is woven with utmost care
using pit looms.
While the “ Khats “
give this fabric a very delicate and almost ethereal look, the yarn itself is
treated with utmost care and Brushed with onion and rice paste to make to
Strong and durable.
Depending upon Design
Requirements the Yarn is also sometimes dyed and the Final Ensemble is also
Block printed using Traditional Dabu printing Techniques which is another
unique Hand craft form Local to Rajasthan.
Kaithoon in Kota district is that largest producer of
Kota Fabric be it Sarees or other accessories with over 2500 looms in this town
alone.
As part of our Craft
promotions at Banna We are offering a
direct 12.5 percent discount on a select
Range of Kota Sarees.
to avail these Discounts !
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