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

Does peach suit dusky skin?

Yes. Peach looks warm and glowing on dusky and wheatish skin, especially with the lichi sheen. Gold jewellery adds warmth, and a coral or nude-brown lip completes it. If you find it too soft, add a deeper accent like a maroon potli or bottle-green juttis.

Where is the gold zari on this suit?

The boldest zari is the very wide gold lattice panel, finished with tassels, which sets off the peach-pink base and its jaal of bright pink roses with small green leaves. The roses carry the colour while the gold lattice brings the shine, so the set looks rich without needing heavy jewellery.

How do I pair jewellery with the multicolour roses?

Pick one colour from the roses, pink or green for instance, and repeat it in your earrings, or stay with gold to match the lattice zari. Keep the necklace minimal, because the roses already bring a lot of colour near the face when the dupatta is draped.

Should I line the bottom as well?

For straight pants or a salwar in silk, a lining is a good idea, especially if you'll sit for long hours. It keeps the woven threads on the reverse away from your skin and helps the fabric last. Cotton works well; ask your tailor for a light lining so the bottom doesn't feel bulky.

Does brocade fray when it's cut?

It can. Brocade has extra threads woven in for the pattern, and cut edges loosen easily. Ask your tailor to overlock or tape the seams soon after cutting, leave a slightly wider seam allowance, and avoid unpicking seams again and again during fittings.

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 should I store and iron it?

Store it folded in a muslin or cotton cloth, away from moisture and direct sunlight, and refold it now and then so creases don't set along the same lines. Iron on low heat with a pressing cloth on top. Keep perfume and deodorant away from the silk; spray them before you dress.