All About Gota Patti Work
For a long time, Gota has been popular amongst all the dressmakers and wearers due to its magical patterns and feels. Be it summers or winters, Gota works for all seasons and looks amazing every time one wears it. Out of all the patterns and works, we have seen Gota Patti is one of the works that never goes cliché and looks appealing all the time.
What is Gota and Its Historical & Cultural Significance?
Traditionally, Gota’s work has been remembered in the form of leaves. Gota work consists of laces of golden and silver colours. It is considered a Rajasthani form of adding embellishments to not just clothing, but Jutis, Rakhis, Torans, Turbans, and home décor. Though no one can go back into history to know its exact origin, some say this style has taken birth from Pakistan and was introduced to India through Punjab. And, some claim that it is a style from Lucknow. But we can only say that this style is age-old and turns to be timeless while it adds infinite charm to almost all types of ethnic dresses.
Gota Patti’s work comes into existence when the golden and silver laces are cut into leave patterns (Patti) and then woven with the fine Gota threads into the garment. Gota on a dress looks as if jewels are stitched to the fabric, and it looks absolutely stunning if one wears it according to the occasion.
Gota Fits with All Ethnics
There are many different types of Gota work. Be it Gota in Zardosi style, Gota Patti work, or Kaccha Gota embellishments; it looks enticing in all its forms. This work has travelled so far, and it has been a constant companion to different styles of ethnic wear. Be it ethnic suits, full-length gowns, or Lehengas, an implication of Gota work is enough to locate bloom to the whole garment.
Nothing fits as well as the Gota work, whether there’s diamond chips work, pearl-work, or Banarasi work. That’s the reason why this work is the favourite of women of all ages. When you explore the market to find ethnic and casual wear or ethnic wear that’s party-wear, you will always witness Gota work in most of the dresses. For this work to look good, it is necessary to know how much of it should be put in a dress to make it look casual, elegant, flashy, or eventful as per the wearer’s choice and the offering of the maker.
Fabrics Suitable for the Work
While thinking of owning ethnic wear made up of Gota work, it is necessary to opt for the right fabric. By choosing the right fabric type, you can ensure that the work looks fabulous and sticks to the clothing aptly. The most favourable fabrics for Gota work are Kota Doria, Chanderi, and Mul Cotton, etc. If you want to go with lightweight fabrics, you can opt for tussar silk, crepe, georgette, chiffon, etc.
Final words
Even in this era, when there are plenty of machine-based fine works, Gota Patti seems to be irreplaceable. This non-clichéd form of work still wins hearts-whenever revealed in public. That’s why our expert artisans ensure that they combine their art with absolute fineness to come up with something worth a spotlight on.
