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

What is painted on this suit?

Red roses with charcoal leaf sprays are painted at the hem on a pale grey-white ground. The red stands out sharply against the soft base, while the charcoal leaves keep it grounded and grown-up rather than sweet. Each rose is painted by hand at our Kota unit under master artisan Haq Nawaz.

How can I style it?

The pale base is easy to dress up or down. For work, keep it simple with silver studs and flats. For an outing, add red or oxidised jhumkas that pick up the roses, and a red potli or bag. Draping the dupatta loosely over both shoulders gives a softer, dressier look.

Will the roses vary from the photo?

Slightly. Since the roses are painted by hand, their shape, shading and spacing can differ a little between pieces. Your screen may also show colours a shade differently. These variations are part of what makes it handmade.

Do I need to line it?

Yes. Kota Doria is a sheer weave and a pale ground shows that most, so line both the kurta and the bottom in white or a skin-tone cotton. It keeps the outfit opaque while staying airy.

What is included in the set?

Three unstitched pieces in Kota Doria: a top of 2.4 to 2.5 metres long 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. Your tailor can make it to your preferred fit and style.

What is the best way to wash it?

By hand in cold water with a mild detergent, washed separately from other clothes so the light ground stays clean and the red does not travel. Do not scrub the painted hem. Dry it in the shade.