Handcrafted Kota Cotton Chikankari Saree | Peach and White

Peach is a colour that flatters almost everyone, soft enough to wear on a warm afternoon, pretty enough to carry into an evening gathering. When that peach base is a Kota cotton, and every inch of it is covered in white hand-embroidered florals, the result is something quite special. This Chikankari saree is one of those pieces that feels like it was made specifically for you, even though it took the hands of a skilled artisan many careful hours to bring it to life. About the Craft Chikankari is Lucknow's most treasured embroidery tradition, with roots that go back several centuries to the Mughal era. The tepchi stitch used on this saree, a long-running stitch that creates delicate shadow-like floral patterns, is one of the most characteristic stitches in the Chikankari repertoire. Working this all-over jaal pattern on a fine Kota cotton base requires both precision and patience. Kota cotton, originally from Kota in Rajasthan, is a lightly structured fabric with a characteristic square weave that makes it exceptionally breathable. The combination of this fabric with Lucknow's embroidery is a meeting of two great craft traditions. Speciality The all-over jaal coverage sets this saree apart from pieces with selective embroidery. There is no plain section: the white florals fill every part of the peach fabric, giving it a luxurious, finished quality that looks as good in natural daylight as it does under evening lighting. How to Care? Dry clean only to preserve the hand embroidery and the delicacy of the Kota cotton weave. This Kota Chikankari saree in peach and white is the kind of handcrafted piece that never goes out of style, rooted in tradition, easy to wear and genuinely made by hand.