Gota patti Lehenga or simply gota embroidery is a specialized form of applique technique originating in Rajasthan. Formerly, it was used only on the attires of the royals. But with its immense popularity, gota embroidery is now being used on every attire for the Indian woman – be it suits, sarees or lehengas.
Gota patti work showcases the use of metallic gold and silver ribbons on the main fabric of the attire to create elaborate designs. These ribbons can also be folded into common ethnic motifs like phool-patti, temple border etc and attached to the fabric. They can be also cut into shapes and sewn on the garment. They are usually combined with other crafts like sheesha embroidery, thread work, bandhej or leheriya, sanganeri or shibori print etc to create exotic and exquisite pieces or attires.
Combined with mirror work, this true red lehenga is perfect for bridal purposes. On the skirt, gota patti stripes run vertically and the lower part showcases floral motifs using gota and sheesha work.
Gota patti art hails from the state of Rajasthan and when it comes to traditional Rajasthani style of dressing, we know that it is all about bright colors! This is the philosophy behind this beautiful lehenga which showcases floral gota patti work on a lehenga skirt with multi-color panels. The colors are warm toned red, orange, pink and yellow, reminiscent of Rajasthani banjara fashion.
This red gota patti lehenga is fit for the royals. The classic craftsmanship is exquisite! This Rajwada style lehenga showcases katchi gota patti work and it has been paired with a heavy gold bridal choli. Checkout more of Red Lehengas.
This one-of-a-kind multi-color lehenga will never fail to impress. We see three major colors here – royal blue, orange and red. We can see hand tie-and-dye bandhej work combined with gota patti and zardozi embroidery.
This purple gota patti lehenga is perfect for all pre-wedding functions. We have tiny gota motifs all over the lehenga skirt and multiple borders.
If you love bling and also want a touch of the finest craftsmanship on your wedding attire, go for such a lehenga! We can see all over gota patti work in silver on this bright red hue.
This floral motif design is a classic gota patti element. The silver ribbons are cut in a myriad shapes and put together to resemble a cluster of flowers. Against the dark green fabric of the lehenga, the silver dazzles like diamonds. Checkout more of Green Lehengas.
Gold and bronze is a match made in heaven! This bronze tone gota patti lehenga with gold ribbon work is exquisite! Not easy to carry but definitely one-of-a-kind, especially with the floral printed dupatta.
Some every green trends are here to stay! Like the one that requires blingy embellishment on pastel tone fabrics. So, this pistachio green lehenga with silver gota patti work is perfect for all you fashionistas out there!
If you closely observe the design on this golden yellow lehenga, you will see that the cut-outs have been arranged all over the lehenga skirt to resemble different geometric shapes. The uniqueness of the design language coupled with the impressive golden yellow and gold makes this lehenga truly remarkable!
The lehenga in yellow, red and gold showcases an ombre look or color transition effect. Also, the boota motif gota patti work, all over the lehenga skirt, is unique and uncommon!
Not only is the color of this lehenga really uncommon, the crown motifs all over the skirt look so elegant and contemporary!
When two legendary crafts from Rajasthan come together, you simply can’t go wrong! This georgette lehenga in fuschia has bandhani print all over along with gota patti florets. The borders also showcase gota patti work along with fringe detailing in the choli.
Gota patti is an art belonging to the dessert soil of Rajasthan. Similar in vibe and beautifully vibrant is applique work hailing from Kutch. It is often combined with mirror work and thread embroidery. All these arts are brought together in this stunning ghagra, perfect for Navratri!
The combination of bright yellow and pink is a classic. Combine with that with gota patti floral designs arranged in the form of vertical panels on the lehenga skirt! The result is this beautiful lehenga in decadent georgette fabric.
Here we see the exquisite pairing of an art from Rajasthan with an equally stunning craft of Uttar Pradesh. One can imagine how impressive an attire will be which combines three exotic arts – gota patti, mirror or sheesha embroidery and chikankari thread work – on a base of white!
You don’t have to go all colors with a gota patti lehenga. Look at this one on ivory organza. It has gold gota patti work sparsely arranged and combined with gold hand embroidery!
There are three things that make this lehenga exquisite! First, the blush pink pastel shade combined with the gota patti work is uncommon. Second, the unique floral designs are reminiscent of embellishment inspired from Mughal art. Third, the gota patti work on the foil fabric makes it come alive in an all new way!
It’s another example of the exotic combination of two Indian arts, both hailing from Rajasthan. Leheriya is a tie-and-dye technique which has created the beautiful red and white stripes on the chiffon lehenga. With that katcha gota patti has been combined.
It’s the perfect example of an outfit for the wedding guest! In this case, a cotton printed fabric has been used in a dark color. You can go for a printed version of any fabric and frame it with customary broad gota patti borders. The result is surprisingly beautiful!
The combination of sea green and gold is simply ethereal! Petal shaped cut-outs of gold ribbon have been arranged in barfi shapes and floral designs on the lehenga skirt. It has been paired with a full-sleeve crop top with similar floral motifs.
The intricacy of the gota patti work on this soft blush pink raw silk lehenga is mesmerising! On the dupatta, the customary criss-cross gota patti design can be seen. The motifs on the lehenga skirt are really unique and detailed.
If you want a gota patti lehenga, not in red, for your wedding day go for one in a hot coral hue! This is the perfect example of a bridal gota patti lehenga. The vertical panel structured design, the boota blouse or the broad bordered dupatta – everything looks ‘oh so bridal’!
Not only is the gota patti work on this lilac toned lehenga dress stunning, the pairing of the flared lehenga skirt with the anarkali top wear is simply amazing! The double flared look of the skirt and the anarkali make the designs come even more alive!
That’s one lehenga in a stunningly uncommon color! The gota patti work with sequin embroidery, though sparsely arranged, is looking even more exquisite because of this unique color!
Here is another gota patti lehenga in a unique color – cerulean blue! On that, we see matte gold work forming intricate details and larger floral motifs. The choli resembles a longline blouse!
It’s the surest way to glam up even the lehengas in nude tones! This off-white lehenga primarily showcases zari embroidery in intricate detailing! But what steals the show, in the end, is the golden gota patti border.
Though a traditional art with its origin dating back 100 years ago or more, gota patti is being used even in contemporary or fusion fashion! Take for example, this outfit which showcases contrasting colors and design languages! The very boho chic boxy dark pink blouse is paired with a mustard organza ghagra! The ghagra showcases gota patti work with pearl embroidery.
This dark blue and gold lehenga depicts the lotus pond or the ‘Kamal Talai’ imagery from mythology. Gotta patti art has been used to depict the lotuses and mirror work depicts the flowing water.
This outfit showcases a unique design language. The flared lehenga skirt in yellow has maple color floral prints on which we can see gota patti work in gold. The choli has mirror work and it has been paired with a velvet dupatta. Checkout more of White Lehenga.
Here’s another replacement for your regular red and gold bridal lehenga! While darker shades of orange can still be seen in the bridal palette, tangerine is relatively new! On top of that, the bridal ensemble boasts all over detailed gota patti work in gold.
This orange bridal lehenga brings together the arts from different provinces. Along with gota patti we can see zari work. The dupatta showcases Banarasi brocade work. What stands out the most is the cut-work multicolor gota patti hemline on the lehenga skirt.
In one word, it’s dreamy! The peach lehenga is in the classiest chiffon. On the lower half we can see a transition with the addition of net fabric. Paired with a toffee pink dupatta, the lehenga showcases 3D gota patti work. This refers to the use of raised gota patti motifs.
Call it a blush pink lehenga or a blooming floral one, this pastel shade is to die for! Added to that is the grace of silver gota patti craftsmanship. Such a lehenga can easily replace your bridal reds!
It seems pastel shade and gota patti work is a match made in heaven! This lavender lehenga fabric showcases not only silver gota patti embroidery but also aari and chikankari work of Uttar Pradesh. The lehenga is heavy and flaunts an all over embellished look.
Though not red, this gota patti lehenga in hot coral is perfect for the bride. Typical gota patti motifs like cut work flowers, leaves, leaf lines etc have been created all over the lehenga skirt.
Broad or thin stripes, net designs etc are the most stunning gota patti designs ever! They look especially beautiful, bordering dark solid surfaces. This dark green silk lehenga is perfect for such designs.
Another great example of a bridal lehenga which is not red! Bright coral is the perfect replacement if you want to ditch red on your wedding day. Combined with silver gota patti work and contrasted with a mint dupatta, it looks ‘jaw-droppingly’ gorgeous!
Perfect for the bridesmaids, this mint green lehenga showcases all over golden gota patti floral designs. This would also be a great option for the bride for the mehendi ceremony.
With all over gota patti work, this turquoise lehenga is fit for the royal bride. It exudes a vintage vibe. Along with the gota patti, the zari embroidery looks mesmerising! The intricacy of the dainty details is truly breathtaking!
Criss-cross designs, stripes, broad borders and floral motifs are characteristic of gota patti work! The flared lehenga skirt with broad bands of gold looks like a dream.
This mustard brown lehenga showcases two kinds of work – ajrakh patchwork and gota patti. We see alternating bands of green and silver bordering the ajrakh patches. Gota patti flowers are added.
It is easy to get mixed up when it comes to zari embroidery and gota patti work. On this aubergine toned lehenga, both crafts have been used to create sparking designs in gold.
Gota patti lehengas can also be styled as reception attire. To add more depth and texture to the attire, combine gota patti with pearl embroidery, french knots and other types of thread embroidery!
This dark red organza lehenga is the perfect example of exquisite Jaipuri gota patti craftsmanship. Angular floral motifs cover the upper part of the lehenga skirt. The other motifs concentrate on the lower part in rows! Checkout Maroon Lehengas.
The glossy sky blue fabric is the perfect background for the silver stripe gota patti design. The dupatta showcases characteristic gota patti work. The skirt has broad bands of silver on the bottom part.
The golden gota patti work has been combined with a bit of zari thread work and zardozi embroidery to create a structured design. The dupatta showcases cutwork border.
This gorgeous brown color looks heavenly on the decadent silk. The gold broad gota patti bands go so well with the warm toned brown!
There is some magic about wearing a gota patti lehenga for Diwali! It looks just so appropriate! This one is all about light colors like yellow and ivory with mirror and gota patti work.
Another great way to use the gota patti element in a contemporary look is by opting for a cape showcasing the same. The striped cape has been combined with a dotted choli and skirt.
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