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The Heirloom Kota Saree That Became a Designer Long Frock

Online Tailoring at Your Door Steps by Usha Designer Studio
​ 17 November 2025 by
The Heirloom Kota Saree That Became a Designer Long Frock
Usha Designer Studio, Bose Lella


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Full-length view of a custom-made long frock upcycled from an heirloom pink Kota saree, featuring a designer yoke with small golden potli balls, 3/4 brocade sleeves, and a flowy skirt with 1-inch pleats and a rich, embroidered border.
Full-length view of a custom-made long frock upcycled from an heirloom pink Kota saree, featuring a designer yoke with small golden potli balls, 3/4 brocade sleeves, and a flowy skirt with 1-inch pleats and a rich, embroidered border.


Art of Saree Alchemy

Your Heirloom, Reimagined!

Unleash the hidden potential of your treasured textiles! At Usha Designer Studio, Vijayawada, we believe in breathing new life into heirloom pieces. See how a rich Kota saree was transformed into this gorgeous long frock, featuring a designer yoke, intricate potli ball accents, and a breathtakingly flowy, pleated silhouette. Discover the art of custom tailoring and join the movement of sustainable style with a garment that tells your unique story.

"An heirloom textile is more than just fabric; it's a repository of memory. At Usha Designer Studio, we don't just transform a saree into a long frock; we translate heritage into contemporary style. Our custom designs ensure that your grandmother's love and legacy can be worn and cherished in a way that feels perfectly you." 

Usha Lella, CEO of Usha Designer Studio
Usha Lella
CEO of Usha Designer Studio
Beyond the Drape.
Discovering the Long Frock in Your Old Kota Saree.

From classic celebrations to contemporary moments, our bespoke long frocks and gowns at Usha Designer Studio are handcrafted to elevate your elegance. Designed with luxurious fabrics, intricate detailing, and a perfect fit, each piece becomes your signature statement. Visit Usha Designer Studio in Vijayawada today!

Designer Yoke: Where Elegance Meets Detail
A close look at the carefully crafted yoke, which uses the saree's original fabric and is beautifully highlighted with a line of delicate, matching potli balls instead of standard buttons.
Magic of Pleats: Adding Volume and Flow
Our designers often use potli balls for a touch of refined, custom elegance. They add dimension and a subtle pop of colour to yokes, necklines, and sleeve hems.
Sleeves that Tell a Tale
The sleeves were fashioned using the saree's ornate pallu or border, showcasing the original brocade pattern and adding a touch of traditional richness to the contemporary design.
Kota's Signature Texture
The unique, textured weave of the Kota fabric (in a beautiful mauve/pink hue) is preserved, making the frock lightweight, breathable, and truly one-of-a-kind.
The Power of Upcycling
This transformation is a powerful example of sustainable fashion, minimising textile waste and maximising the emotional and financial value of a cherished heirloom.
Tailor-Made to Perfection
Every aspect, from the square-neck design to the placement of the original brocade border at the hem, was customised to the client's vision by our expert tailors in Vijayawada.

Signature Potli Ball Detailing

Our designers often use potli balls for a touch of refined, custom elegance. They add dimension and a subtle pop of color to yokes, necklines, and sleeve hems.

Full-length view of a custom-made long frock upcycled from an heirloom pink Kota saree, featuring a designer yoke with small golden potli balls, 3/4 brocade sleeves, and a flowy skirt with 1-inch pleats and a rich, embroidered border.

The Flowy Gera Guarantee

We expertly cut and stitch the ghera (skirt flair) of your frock to ensure maximum flow and a beautiful, sweeping silhouette, as showcased by the 1-inch pleats on this design.

Full-length view of a custom-made long frock upcycled from an heirloom pink Kota saree, featuring a designer yoke with small golden potli balls, 3/4 brocade sleeves, and a flowy skirt with 1-inch pleats and a rich, embroidered border.
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Stop Landfill Clutter
Convert That Saree into Couture!

We are deeply committed to minimising the fashion industry's impact on the environment. Our "Heirloom Upcycle" service is a cornerstone of this commitment. By converting treasured sarees into new garments

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Full-length view of a custom-made long frock upcycled from an heirloom pink Kota saree, featuring a designer yoke with small golden potli balls, 3/4 brocade sleeves, and a flowy skirt with 1-inch pleats and a rich, embroidered border.



Extending Textile Lifespan

Giving a second, extended life to fabric that might otherwise be forgotten in a closet.

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We can convert almost any saree! Silks, Kota, Banarasi, Kanjivaram, Georgette, and Chiffon are popular choices. The final design is always adapted to the fabric's weight and drape.
Typically, a standard 5.5 to 6-meter saree is sufficient for a full-length, flowy frock, depending on your size and the desired ghera (flair). We maximize fabric usage to prevent waste.

Absolutely! All our outfits are tailor-made. You can customize every detail, including necklines, sleeve length, potli ball usage, closures, and embellishments.

Yes, absolutely! You can courier your fabric to our studio or request fabric sourcing from us. We specialize in upcycling old sarees into lehengas, frocks, or Indo-Western outfits

We design and stitch blouses, lehengas, gowns, saree-to-lehenga transformations, kurthas, sherwanis, frocks, kidswear, and bridal ensembles with Aari/Maggam embroidery.

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