Handpainted Surreal Kota Doria Off White Suit (Top & Dupatta)

What is the main motif on the Surreal suit?

A bold vertical bunch of pink and orange daisies with green leaves, painted large on a cream ground. The Surreal suit is built around this one statement spray, which draws the eye down the kurta. It is brushed by hand at our Kota unit under master artisan Haq Nawaz, so petal shapes and shading vary a little across the bunch.

How should my tailor handle the large painted bunch?

Ask them to lay the top fabric out flat and centre the daisy bunch on the front panel before marking anything. A large placed motif loses its effect if a dart, side seam or placket cuts through it. Simple necklines and straight cuts tend to show it off best. The fabric is 2.4 to 2.5 metres long and 43 to 45 inches wide.

Does the dupatta carry the painting too?

Yes, the sheer dupatta has a painted floral vine running along its edges, picking up the same pinks, oranges and greens. It frames the kurta when draped and keeps the outfit feeling like one set. It is about 2.3 to 2.4 metres long.

What is included, and do I get a bottom?

You receive unstitched fabric for the top and a matching dupatta. A bottom is not part of this set, so you can pair it with palazzos, a churidar or straight pants of your choice.

Will the kurta need lining?

It will. Kota Doria is a sheer, open weave, and a soft cotton lining in cream or a skin tone gives coverage while keeping the fabric light. A lining also gives the large painted bunch a smooth, even base to sit against.

Could the colours run in the wash?

Hand-applied colour should always be washed with care. Use cold water and a mild detergent, wash it separately, and do not rub or wring the painted daisies. Dry it in the shade.