How to Pick the Right Dohar to Last Every Season

We spend a third of our lives sleeping. The quality of our bedding, mattresses, and pillows all play a part in how well we sleep. Never neglect the importance of decent bedding and the correct mattress when it comes to transforming your bedroom into the ideal sleep refuge. This is particularly significant since the correct bedding and sleep surface aid in maintaining the ideal temperature for a restful night's sleep. A dohar is one such bedding item that, when purchased wisely, may greatly assist in bringing the warm and cosy sensation as the temperature drops.

What Is A Dohar?

A ‘dohar’ is a uniquely Indian comforter. It is sometimes called a blanket, though it is not. The fundamental difference between a blanket and dohar, is that the former has a single layer of wool encased in a top sheet of cotton or combed wool, while a dohar comprises several layers of beaten cotton. In fact, the word ‘dohar’ is a short form of the Hindi word ‘doharana’ which means ‘to repeat’. In terms of cotton dohar construction, this refers to the layering of cotton inside. Dohars are traditionally made by hand in various parts of the country. It is said that dohars were initially made only by wealthy Indian families because the inner filling would be encased in expensive Muslin cloth. Over time, other households started encasing the cotton within old sarees or scraps of cloth to offer a quilted pattern.

Modern dohars are machine-made and may have a downy or cottony filling to impart body. They are a great choice for every season. Dohars today are also used in a lot of modern Indian homes, even in the summer season when the household uses air conditioners to sleep in their rooms. It is also called an ‘AC blanket’ since they are thicker but lighter than the traditional dohars and can ideally be used all year round. When the temperature drops, it's all about staying warm and cozy — especially when you sleep. Instead of cranking up the thermostat, use a down comforter to keep you toasty throughout the night. 

When shopping for a new dohar, the choices can be a bit confusing. Here are a few buying tips you can consider while buying your dohar. 

Choose as per the Seasons and Weather: 

Dohar blankets, like any blanket, are unwittingly influenced by the seasonal climate of the location where we reside. Leading home décor firms such as Bella Casa, for example, sell AC blankets online that are of superior quality and would be suitable for highly hot locations such as Mumbai or Ahmedabad. Warm Dohar blankets are suitable for the cold and light wintery weather of Delhi or Bangalore. Essentially, the Dohar is intended to create a protective barrier around the wearer that protects them from both hot and cold weather.

Read the care label for cleaning instructions

Washable comforters are any day preferred and the most hygienic choice given our current lifestyle. If the label only recommends spot cleaning, consider choosing a different one as you want to be able to give it a good, deep cleaning when necessary. It is certainly worth choosing a comforter that can be easily machine washed and can dry up quickly. Dry clean only or spot clean dohars can be difficult to maintain in the longer run.

Size of the dohar:

Dohars come in a variety of sizes. Cotton dohars are available from Bella Casa in two styles: Single Dohar and Double Dohar. They're further divided into categories based on the sort of cotton used. Obviously, if you get a dohar that is too small for your bed, it will look ridiculous and be useless. The decision is made when selecting whether to get a dohar that is too big for your bed and drapes too much off the sides. More drape over the sides of the bed can trap heat more effectively than a dohar that hovers around the perimeter of the mattress.

The one key foundational aspect to keep in mind while choosing Dohar blankets, above everything else, is comfort. Designs and patterns, textures and brands are all equally important, but if comfort is our premise at all times, then we are inevitably assured of happiness in the end.