Aarti Meena

Kota-based writer covering local markets, handloom crafts and the artisans of Kaithoon.

Guides by Aarti Meena (4)

How the airy Kota Doria saree — with its signature khat check — is woven in the villages around Kota and why the world loves it.

🕒 1 min 📅 Jun 29, 2026

Spicy, crunchy and utterly addictive — Kota's street food, led by the legendary Kota kachori, deserves its own fan club.

🕒 1 min 📅 Jun 12, 2026

A practical guide for Kota artisans who want to reach more local buyers for felt toys, crafts and textiles.

🕒 1 min 📅 May 25, 2026

A simple, practical checklist to tell genuine handwoven Kota Doria from mass-made imitations.

🕒 1 min 📅 May 5, 2026