Embroidered Unique Kota Doria Suit Green (Top+Bottom+Dupatta)

Should I wear this suit as a full set or mix it?

Both work. Head-to-toe, the pale pistachio with white embroidery looks soft and coordinated. For office, try the embroidered top with a white pant and keep the dupatta pinned; the bottom fabric can then be stitched as a straight pant and worn with your other kurtas too.

How should I wash the embroidered pieces?

Hand wash gently with a mild detergent, separately from other clothes, keep the embroidered areas away from scrubbing or wringing, and dry in the shade. Press from the reverse side over a towel, so the white stitches keep their raised look rather than flattening.

What can I make from the bottom fabric?

At about 2.4 to 2.5 metres and 42 inches wide, it comfortably makes a straight pant, a palazzo or a churidar for most sizes, and often a salwar. Ask your tailor before cutting a very full style. Since Kota Doria is sheer, a lining for the bottom is a good idea.

How sheer is Kota Doria, and what goes under it?

It is light and translucent, which is exactly why it is so cool in summer. Ask your tailor to attach a cotton lining to the top, or wear a fitted cotton slip underneath. Leave the dupatta unlined; its sheerness is part of its charm and it drapes better that way.

What makes Kota Doria special?

The weave. Kota Doria is woven on traditional pit looms in Kota from a blend of cotton and silk yarns, forming fine square checks. The result is a lightweight, sheer fabric with an airy texture and delicate drape, which is why it is so popular for warm weather.

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.