Embroidered Lustrous Kota Doria Pink Suit (Top+Dupatta)

What design is on this suit?

A curved floral yoke embroidered in maroon, pink and grey frames the neckline, and rows of tiny buds are scattered below it across the pink top. The dupatta is finished with a dark dotted line, so the yoke stays the focal point of the set.

What bottom colour would you suggest with it?

For workwear, white or ivory keeps the pink fresh and light. For festive days, a maroon churidar echoes the maroon flowers on the yoke. Choose a cotton bottom so the outfit stays as airy and comfortable as the Kota Doria top and dupatta.

Is this suit only for work?

Work is its main occasion, but not its only one. It also suits summer travel, kitty parties and brunches, and festive days. With a maroon bottom, some jewellery and the dupatta draped open, the floral yoke looks a little dressier and more festive.

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.

How do I wash it?

Hand wash gently in cold water with a mild detergent, and wash it separately, at least the first few times. Do not wring or scrub the embroidered parts. Dry it in the shade, then iron on a low setting from the reverse side so the embroidery is not flattened.

Where is it made?

It is handcrafted at the Indiehaat unit in Kota, Rajasthan, under master artisan Haq Nawaz. Kota is where Doria fabric originates, so the cloth and the embroidery come from the same town. Small variations between pieces are part of that handwork.