Handpainted Kota Doria Suit Red (Top+Dupatta+Bottom)

What are the painted motifs?

Pale pink roses with green leaf sprays are painted along the hem on a warm salmon-coral ground. The soft roses on a deeper base give a gentle, tonal effect, with the green leaves adding a fresh edge. It is painted by hand at our Kota unit under master artisan Haq Nawaz.

Is it dressy enough for an evening out?

It works across the day. It is an easy office suit and fits a kitty party or brunch, and the warm coral tone lets it carry into festive gatherings and an evening dinner. Add statement earrings and drape the dupatta over both shoulders when you want it to look dressier.

What do I get, and is it stitched?

It comes unstitched, as three pieces of Kota Doria: a top of 2.4 to 2.5 metres in length and 43 to 45 inches wide, a bottom of 2.2 to 2.3 metres, and a dupatta of 2.3 to 2.4 metres.

How do I keep the painted hem intact while stitching?

Ask your tailor to work the length from the shoulder down, so the rose spray stays at the hem instead of being trimmed. If you want a curved or high-low hem, check where the roses fall before cutting. Finished seams help the fine fabric last.

How sheer is it?

Kota Doria is an open, airy weave and is see-through on its own. Line the kurta and the bottom with soft cotton in a coral or skin tone for full coverage. The dupatta is meant to stay sheer.

How should I care for it?

Hand wash gently with a mild detergent in cold water, separately from other clothes. Avoid scrubbing the painted roses, do not wring, and dry it in the shade. Wash all three pieces this way.