Embroidered Serene Kota Doria Blue Suit (Top+Bottom+Dupatta)

What design is on the Serene?

Small peacocks with blue flowers, worked in navy and blue, are scattered across the sky blue top and the dupatta. The tonal blue keeps it calm, while the peacocks add detail up close. The bottom is white with a scalloped cutwork edge, which brightens the look.

Which jewellery suits it?

Silver and oxidised jewellery look natural with blue, and pearls keep it soft for office. For festive days, a pair of peacock-motif jhumkas would echo the embroidery nicely, and a blue-stone ring or bangle ties in the flowers.

What does the set include?

Three unstitched pieces: embroidered Kota Doria top fabric of about 2.4 to 2.5 metres at 43 to 45 inches wide, bottom fabric of about 2.2 to 2.3 metres, and a dupatta of about 2.3 to 2.4 metres. You only need to add a lining and a tailor.

Should the tailor add a lining?

Yes, we would recommend it. The weave is open and see-through by nature. A thin cotton lining, cut a little shorter than the kurta, gives the top enough body to hang neatly without making it warm. Lining fabric is not part of the set, so pick it up when you go to the tailor.

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.

What is special about Kota Doria?

The weave. Kota Doria is woven on traditional pit looms in Kota, Rajasthan, using a blend of cotton and silk yarns that form fine checks. It has an airy texture and a delicate drape, which is why it is so popular for warm-weather clothing.