Pure Linen Colorful Pink Dupatta & Black Ikkat Kurti Set

What does the set look like?

The kurta fabric is a deep, dark base with multicolour zigzag arrow ikkat motifs in teal, lime and lilac, and it comes with a magenta linen dupatta edged with a gold band and finished with tassels. The bright dupatta lifts the dark kurta.

How do the two pieces work together?

It is a rich, confident contrast that still looks neat: a dark kurta with cool teal, lime and lilac zigzags against a bright magenta dupatta. Wear the kurta with a magenta or ivory bottom and let the dupatta fall over one shoulder. Gold jewellery picks up the dupatta's gold border.

Does the kurta come stitched?

No. The kurta is unstitched ikkat fabric, so your tailor can cut it to your size and preferred style, while the linen dupatta is ready to wear. The fabric is about 2.4 to 2.5 metres long and 44 inches wide.

Any tailoring tips for ikkat?

Ask your tailor to align the ikkat pattern at the front seams and centre the motifs on the body, so the rows run straight. Simple straight or A-line cuts show geometric ikkat best. Keep trims minimal; the pattern and the dupatta already carry the look.

What is the linen dupatta like?

It is pure linen, about 2.3 to 2.4 metres long and 32 to 33 inches wide, with tasselled ends. Linen starts slightly crisp and softens with each wash, and it is breathable in hot weather. The width suits a single-shoulder drape or a loose wrap across both shoulders.

Will the colours bleed?

Both pieces involve hand-dyed yarns, so wash them separately, especially the first few times, in cold water with a mild detergent, and dry them in the shade. Since the kurta and dupatta are in different colours, never wash them together or leave them damp in a pile.