Handpainted Kota Doria Suit Pale Blue (Top+Dupatta+Bottom)

Where is the painting placed on this suit?

The painting is concentrated at the hem: teal roses with maroon leaf sprays run along the lower edge of the kurta fabric, leaving the upper body clean. This gives a light, uncluttered look with the detail where it catches the eye as you move. It is hand painted at our Kota unit under master artisan Haq Nawaz.

What does the dupatta have on it?

The sheer matching dupatta carries a painted floral spray at its corner, so the roses peek out when you drape it over a shoulder. It is about 2.3 to 2.4 metres long and light enough to wear all day.

What do I get in this three-piece set?

Three unstitched pieces: top fabric of 2.4 to 2.5 metres in length and 43 to 45 inches in width, bottom fabric of 2.2 to 2.3 metres, and a dupatta of 2.3 to 2.4 metres. Everything is in Kota Doria, ready for your tailor to make to your fit.

What can I make with the bottom fabric?

With 2.2 to 2.3 metres, most tailors can make a straight pant, a cigarette pant or a churidar, and many can manage a relaxed palazzo, depending on your size and the flare you want. Talk it through with your tailor before cutting. A lining will help with the sheer weave.

Is the fabric sheer?

Yes. Kota Doria is an airy, see-through weave, so both the kurta and the bottom should be lined with soft cotton. A light lining keeps the hem roses crisp against a solid base. Lining is not part of the set.

How should I care for it?

Hand wash gently with a mild detergent in cold water, separately from other clothes. Avoid rubbing the painted hem. Squeeze out the water softly and dry in the shade. Wash the bottom the same way.