Noor-e-Banaras Brocade Silk Suit (T+B+D) Pista Green

What pairs with pista green?

Pista is a soft, light green. Pink, peach and coral accents look fresh with it; maroon or magenta add a traditional contrast. Gold, pearls and rose gold all suit it. Ivory or nude footwear keeps it light and lets the brocade do the talking.

What does (T+B+D) in the name mean?

It stands for Top, Bottom and Dupatta, the three pieces in the set. All three come as unstitched fabric: 3.0 to 3.1 metres for the kurta, 2.4 to 2.5 metres for the bottom, and a dupatta of 2.4 to 2.5 metres. You'll need a tailor for the kurta and the bottom.

Is the kurta fabric hard to stitch?

Not usually. The small gold buti runs all over the pista-green base, so the tailor isn't working around one fixed panel. Ask for the motifs to sit evenly on the front and for the seams to be neatly finished inside. With 3.0 to 3.1 metres for the top, you have room to choose the length and sleeve you like.

What is the floral jaal like?

The dupatta carries a gold floral jaal, a connected trellis of flowers woven across it, and it catches the light strongly, which makes the set look dressier than the soft pista colour alone suggests. It finishes in a wide gold band with tassels at the ends, so the edge is as dressy as the body.

What style of bottom can I get from the bottom piece?

With 2.4 to 2.5 metres, most tailors can make straight pants, cigarette pants or a regular salwar for most sizes. A very full patiala or a wide palazzo may need more, so check with your tailor. Straight pants keep the look smart for an evening dinner; a salwar feels more traditional for festive days.

Does the kurta need a lining?

We'd recommend one. A lining makes a zari brocade kurta more comfortable against the skin through a long festive day and gives a neater finish inside. A soft cotton lining is comfortable; crepe or satin gives a smoother fall. Mention it to your tailor when you hand over the top piece.

Should I worry about minor irregularities?

No. Minor irregularities come with handcrafted products: a slight variation in the weave, or a thread that sits a little differently. They don't affect wear or strength. The shade on your screen may also differ slightly from the fabric in daylight, since displays vary.