Noor-e-Banaras Brocade Weaving Lichi Silk Mint Green Suit (T+B+D)

What exactly do I get in the set?

Three unstitched pieces: the top, measuring 2.5 to 3.0 metres; the bottom, 2.4 to 2.5 metres; and the dupatta, 2.4 to 2.5 metres. Together they weigh about 500 gm. There's no ready-made garment, so plan a visit to your tailor well before you want to wear it.

What jewellery suits mint green?

Mint is a cool pastel, so pearls, silver and white-stone pieces look fresh with it. Rose gold is a softer warm option. For contrast, a touch of coral, pink or peach in earrings or a potli lifts the shade nicely. Heavy yellow gold can overpower a pastel, so keep it to one piece if you use it.

How do I keep the floral border visible once stitched?

Ask your tailor to keep the border straight along the hem and to avoid deep side slits that split it. A straight or A-line cut shows it best; heavy flare folds the flowers away. Drape the dupatta to one side so it doesn't cover the hem.

Is the kurta body plain?

Not quite. It has small gold butis spaced across the mint green and a wide gold hem band with floral vines in pink, orange and navy. The dupatta carries a gold floral jaal, so plan the stitching to let the hem border stand out on the kurta.

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 look sleek for an evening dinner; a salwar feels more traditional on festive days.

Will it look exactly like the photos?

Very close, with two caveats. Colours can look slightly different on different screens, and because this is a handcrafted product, small irregularities in the weave are part of its character rather than flaws. They make each piece slightly different and don't affect how it wears.

How do I wash it?

Dry cleaning is preferred. If you hand-wash, use a mild detergent and a gentle touch, wash it separately from other clothes, don't wring or twist it, and dry it in the shade. Iron on low heat with a cloth between the iron and the silk to protect the sheen and the brocade.