Chikankari Resplendent Kota Doria Blue Suit (Top+Dupatta)

What goes with this suit?

A white bottom echoes the chikankari scrolls and keeps it crisp for the office. A navy bottom looks polished, and a pink one picks up the bud sprigs for a brunch. Silver and pearl jewellery suit the sky blue and white embroidery best.

How does the design read on sky blue?

Cool and fresh. White scrolling vines run across the sky blue fabric with rows of small pink bud sprigs and touches of green between them, and the sheer dupatta keeps the set airy. The pink adds warmth to an otherwise cool palette.

Does it include a bottom?

No, it is a top and dupatta set. A plain cotton bottom in white, ivory or a matching shade works best, because it lets the chikankari on the top be the focus. The top fabric is about 2.4 to 2.5 metres and the dupatta about 2.3 to 2.4 metres.

How do I wash chikankari on Kota Doria?

Gently, by hand, with a mild detergent, and separately. Do not scrub or wring the embroidered areas. Dry in the shade, then iron on the reverse side over a soft towel so the chikankari keeps its raised texture.

What is Kota Doria made of?

A blend of cotton and silk yarns, woven on traditional pit looms in Kota, Rajasthan. It has an airy texture, fine square checks and a delicate drape, which is why it is so popular for warm-weather clothing.

Where is it made?

It is handcrafted at the Indiehaat unit in Kota, Rajasthan, under master artisan Haq Nawaz. Being handwork, small variations in the chikankari or the weave from piece to piece are natural.