Silkmark Tussar Beige Top Katan Silk Brown Dupatta

What finishing does the dupatta have?

The dupatta carries small round gold dots across its body, bands of gold stripes at both ends, and tassels at the ends. The tassels add a little movement when you walk and make the dupatta look finished even when you simply drape it over one arm.

How does the top fabric look?

The top fabric is a plain, light cream with a soft, matte surface. Being a pale neutral, it gives a clean base for the dupatta and is easy to accessorise with gold or pearl jewellery. You can also line it in a matching cream cotton for a smoother fall.

Do I need to get it stitched?

Yes, the top comes as unstitched Tussar silk fabric, so you will need a tailor. The upside is that you can choose a neckline, sleeve length and fit that suit you instead of a fixed size. The Katan silk dupatta is ready to wear as it is.

Where does the fabric come from?

The set comes from Bhagalpur in Bihar, where much of India's Tussar silk is produced and where the fabric is called Bhagalpur silk. The top is in Silkmark certified Tussar and the dupatta in Katan silk, both hand-dyed.

How do I store it between wears?

Keep the top and dupatta in separate cloth bags in a dry cupboard, and refold them now and then so the creases don't settle in one place. Air them occasionally in a dry spot, never in a damp room, and dry them in the shade. For cleaning, it is dry clean only.