Embroidered Surreal Kota Doria White Suit (Top+Dupatta)

What does the embroidery look like?

Small coral-pink flower sprigs on olive-green vines, embroidered in thread and placed across the white Kota Doria. The dupatta is finished with a coral zigzag edge. The olive green gives the white set a soft, earthy touch, and the coral keeps it fresh.

How does this suit feel through a long day?

Kota Doria is a lightweight, airy cotton-silk weave with fine checks, so it is easy to wear through a warm office day or a summer brunch. Being sheer, the kurta is best lined; a soft cotton lining also helps it hang neatly.

Any tips for my tailor?

Kota Doria is a light, sheer weave, so ask for a fine stitch and neatly finished seams on the inside. Keep the embroidered sprigs where they show best, usually the front of the kurta, and choose a lining in white or ivory so the coral and olive embroidery stays clear.

What care does the embroidery need?

Treat it gently. Hand wash with mild detergent, keep it apart from other clothes, and press the embroidered areas from the back with a towel underneath. Dry in the shade rather than strong sun. Store it folded in a cotton cloth so the threads do not snag.

Who makes the suit?

The set is made at our own Indiehaat unit in Kota, Rajasthan, where master artisan Haq Nawaz oversees the work. Being handcrafted, no two pieces are absolutely identical; slight irregularities in the weave or stitching are the mark of hand processes, not faults.

Will it look exactly like the photos?

Very close, with two caveats. Screens show colours a little differently, so the shade may look slightly lighter or deeper in person. And because the piece is handcrafted, you may notice small irregularities in the weave or embroidery. Those come from the hand processes and make each piece its own.