Rajasthan is known as a textile hub for a reason—the region is home to renowned crafts like bandhini, block printing and gota patti that have been passed down for generations, securing a well-deserved spot in every Rajasthani woman’s wardrobe. Recognised for their lightweight and breathable fabrics, bright colours and eclectic prints, Rajasthani saris make ideal picks for your summer closet. Vogue asks Samprati Sancheti, creative director, Vasansi Jaipur, to shortlist six Rajasthani sari styles that every woman who loves the traditional six yards should have in her wardrobe.
Ghatchola
Searching for a sari that’ll help you breeze through the upcoming wedding season? Look towards the ghatchola sari, a style that also happens to be a typical pick for a Rajasthani bride. “Ghatchola is a bandhini sari but with heavy real zari (a handloom weave) work all over. In fact, the most exquisite ghatchola saris are woven using silver threads,” says Sancheti. “The tie-dye is done very intricately and skilfully (which is referred to as ‘ek boond bandhej’) and comes in hues of red, orange and fuchsia (known as ‘kache colours’ in Rajasthan).”
Leheriya
“A woman’s wardrobe is incomplete without different types of leheriya saris. While Mothra (a leheriya sari that is recognised by its criss-cross patterned stripes) is a must-have, samundra leheriya (known for its broad stripes) is another favourite,” says Sancheti.
Favri
“Favri is a pure georgette sari specifically in red, mostly without borders like Rajputi saris,” shares Sancheti. “It comes decorated with delicate mukesh (a type of embroidery that involves twisting thin metallic threads) on it.”
Gota patti
The unique aspect about gota is that it creates a heavy, opulent look, but is surprisingly lightweight to wear. This makes a gota patti sari an ideal pick for auspicious occasions. An obvious draw, however, is the technique of gota—it is hand embroidered onto saris in delicate motifs of birds, animals, leaves and more. “Opt for sacha gota or real silver gota work for an elegant finish,” recommends Sancheti.
Kota
The Kota weave—characterised by its checkered appearance—is essentially cotton woven with silk threads. However, Sancheti advises on picking a very particular type of Kota. “The bandhini Kota silk sari is a Jaipur staple that’s perfect for small occasions,” she says.
Ajrakh Bandhini
Ajrakh is a unique form of block printing that uses natural dyes to create symmetrical patterns onto the fabric. Since it is all done meticulously by hand, artisans can take months to finish one sari. “The Ajrakh Bandhini is another sari style that can work for small functions,” says Sancheti.
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