About Dohar Blankets — Hand Block-Printed Mulmul Cotton
A dohar is the most honest textile India has ever made. Lightweight enough for a humid July night, breathable enough for an air-conditioned room, soft enough to forget it's there. Pinai's dohars are hand block-printed in Jaipur, crafted from double-layered mulmul cotton and coloured with natural plant and mineral dyes. Prices from Rs. 2,150.00 to Rs. 2,700.00.
What Is a Dohar Blanket?
A dohar is a traditional Indian summer blanket made from two or three layers of mulmul — a fine-weave muslin cotton significantly softer and lighter than regular cotton. Unlike a quilt, a dohar drapes rather than insulates. It is the preferred bed layer for Indian summers, monsoon season, and air-conditioned environments year-round. The name comes from the Hindi for 'two-layered' — simple language for a product with extraordinary material intelligence.
New to dohars, or deciding between a dohar and a quilt? Read our complete dohar guide →
Dohar vs Quilt — Which Should You Buy?
A dohar is for warm weather and AC rooms. A quilt blanket is for light winters. Dohars are two or three layers of mulmul — thin, breathable, and drape-soft. Pinai's quilts are 200GSM hand-quilted cotton — warmer and more structured. For Indian summers or heavily air-conditioned spaces, choose a dohar. For November through February in North India, a quilt is the better call. Many Pinai customers own both.
Craftsmanship — Sanganeri Block Printing
Every Pinai dohar is hand block-printed using the Sanganeri tradition — fine-line botanical and geometric motifs carved into teak wood blocks and stamped onto mulmul cotton by artisans in Jaipur. No two prints are exactly alike. Natural dyes from indigo, turmeric, and madder root colour each piece. The result is a textile that looks better and feels softer with every wash. Discover the people behind the craft on our community page.
Gifting & B2B
Dohars are among Pinai's most popular corporate gifting products — for Diwali hampers, employee gifting, and hospitality amenities. Bulk orders from 50 units with custom motif options. Learn more at pinai.in/pages/b2b-gifting.
Care Instructions
Machine wash cold, gentle cycle. Mild detergent — no bleach. Dry in shade. Do not tumble dry. Iron on medium heat while slightly damp. Natural dyes develop a gentle patina over time — the colours settle and soften beautifully.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is mulmul cotton?
Mulmul (also called muslin) is a fine-weave loosely-spun cotton known for exceptional softness and breathability. It is lighter than regular cotton and becomes softer with each wash. Pinai's dohars use 100% natural mulmul, unblended with synthetics.
Are Pinai dohars suitable for year-round use?
Yes. In summer they are your primary blanket layer. In winter layer them under a quilt for added warmth without bulk. In air-conditioned rooms they work year-round.
What is the difference between a dohar and a quilt?
A dohar is two or three layers of mulmul cotton — light and breathable, ideal for warm weather and AC rooms. A quilt is hand-stitched with a batting layer for warmth at 200GSM. Choose a dohar for summers and AC rooms; a quilt for light winters.
Can I gift a Pinai dohar?
Absolutely — dohars are among Pinai's most popular gifts for housewarming, weddings, and corporate festive gifting. Bulk orders of 50 units or more are available through pinai.in/pages/b2b-gifting.
