DARIYA

Handblock Printed, Resist Dyed Handwoven Real Zari Kota Doriya Sari

A Parvai Original

PROMISE

At Parvai, every creation is a conscious act of storytelling honouring the heritage, the hands, and the history behind it. This sari marries two extraordinary art forms and, true to her essence, has been born twice once on the looms of Kota and once again in the printing ateliers of Bagru.

We believe in connecting with like-minded patrons who appreciate, encourage, and challenge us through their continued support. Together, patrons and makers form a thriving community that co-creates works of inspiration and beauty, textiles that will live to tell the tales of our time.

This series is profoundly meaningful: designed, woven, and printed by women across three craft clusters, created with intention, dignity, and mindful slowness. Each sari is a one-of-a-kind piece.

• Occasionwear
• Astonishing texture and fall
• Luxurious comfort
• Soft, airy, moisture-absorbent
• Easy to drape
• Low maintenance
• High-value raw materials: pure cotton, silk & real zari
• Over 300 person-hours of labour
• Deeply rooted traditional processes
• Artisans paid dignified and fair wages
• Single piece only

PRODUCT

This masterpiece blends the delicacy of Kaithoon Kota Doriya weaving with the heritage of Bagru handblock printing.

The sari is woven by an exceptional mother–daughter duo, Mehrunissa and Hasina, respected artisans from Kaithoon. Woven using pure cotton, silk, and real zari, it required 26 days of weaving after 20 days of pre-loom preparation.

The Plain Khat body of the sari features zari bands along both borders, culminating in a pallu showcasing grand zari maze motifs inspired by the ornate jharokha windows of Jaipur’s palaces.

Once woven, the sari travelled to Bagru, where a highly skilled team of printers, custodians of the authentic Bagru philosophy, block-printed it with devotion. In a world overrun by commercialised prints, their work reflects the heartfelt traditions of the Chhipa community.

The sari carries a classic traditional Bewada Motif (Banana Plant) of Bagru, which has been part of the craft's identity. The tiny dense motifs are patterned using a 3-inch block, requiring several hours of precision printing on the length and breadth of the sari. This sari has undergone nearly 12 meticulous stages of crafting, culminating in a piece of exceptional visual perfection.

The body is dyed in a spectacular vat-dyed indigo, a technically demanding colour. The entire sari, body, borders, and pallu are dabu-printed and resist-dyed using fully organic methods, representing craft excellence at its finest.

Dimensions

Length:6 meters

Width: 46 inches

Weight: 427 grams

Woven With

Warp: Pure cotton 132s & 20/22 denier China silk

Weft: Pure cotton 100s & 20/22 denier China silk

Zari: Real metal zari with 5% gold on red silk core

Techniques

Fly-shuttle jaala loom

Organic dabu resist printing

Traditional Bagru handblock printing

Garment Care
Dry clean recommended.
If handwashing, use cool water and mild detergent. Shade-dry only.
These are heirloom textiles, handle with love.

PROCESS

Our creative journey begins with the base fabric and the craft tradition that best elevates it. A recent trip to Rajasthan inspired us to explore heritage prints under the guidance of National Award–winning artisan Ms Roshan Chippa.

We tested multiple fabrics, cottons, silks, and blends to understand how they carried heritage prints. Kota stood out unmistakably.

Our decade-long partnership with Sharif Ansari and his team enabled us to customise widths, borders, motifs, and construction. Discovering that over 90% of the Kota weaving workforce today comprises women was profoundly moving.
Our weaving for this series was executed by Mrs Regina Bano and Ms Misbah, with senior women supporting them in warping and pre-loom tasks.

Special looms were set up to meet new specifications, such as fabric width and shrinkage control. This marked the beginning of a new chapter with Jashmer, exploring heritage Bagru printing on Kota Doriya.

Unplanned yet poetic, this collection became one designed, woven, and printed entirely by women across Kota, Bagru, and Parvai, their intuitive understanding of women’s needs shining through in every detail.

PEOPLE

The Hands Behind Your Sari

At Parvai, we believe you should know exactly who made your clothes. Handmade textiles are often produced under exploitative conditions, but not here. Every artisan involved is paid fairly, treated with dignity, and respected for their expertise.

Designed by: Ane Thomas
Master Weaver: Sharif Ansari
Woven by: Regina Bano & Misbah
Printing:  Roshan Chippa & team, Bagru
Block Makers: Sanjai & Team
Plus 18–20 contributors: raw material suppliers, dyers, sixers, warpers, finishers, helpers

Every individual leaves their story woven into the fabric.

PERSPECTIVE

This sari is more than a textile; it is an exploration of discernment, appreciation, and the art of collecting. Truly valuable artisanal products hold meaning at every level: in the quality of the hands that create them, the integrity of the processes, their rarity, their lineage, and their distinction from what is mass-produced today.

In a world driven by abundance, this piece encourages buying less but choosing with intention. It deepens one’s understanding of craft, refines the ability to recognise excellence, and helps patrons develop the eye to identify and procure finer, more meaningful things.

Though collectable, this sari is also functional and effortless to use. It does not demand fear, fragility, or hesitation. It is created to be worn, lived with, and enjoyed comfortably, durably, and easily to care for. Heirloom quality does not have to be intimidating; it can also be practical, breathable, and deeply satisfying.

This piece reflects the innate desire within artisans to produce the finest versions of their skill, provided they are in environments where they are seen, valued, and acknowledged. When artisans feel respected, their work becomes fuller and more extraordinary.

Parvai’s intention in creating such rare, labour-intensive pieces that require extraordinary time, resources, and skill stems from a place of dedication. We aim to contribute meaningfully to the craft sector, not through random production, but by creating textiles that honour their makers and elevate their patrons.