Chikankari Alluring Kota Doria Peach Suit (Top+Bottom+Dupatta)

What does the Alluring set include?

Three unstitched pieces: chikankari Kota Doria top fabric of about 2.4 to 2.5 metres, 43 to 45 inches wide, a bottom fabric, and a dupatta of about 2.3 to 2.4 metres. You will need a tailor for the top and bottom, plus a cotton lining.

Where is the chikankari on the Alluring?

Mainly at the neckline: a tonal cross-stitch style yoke frames the neck, so the embroidery is placed rather than all-over. The sheer dupatta is dotted with small flowers and finished with a scalloped edge. It is a restrained, neat use of embroidery on a light, airy base.

Will it need lining?

Yes, Kota Doria is sheer. A matching or skin-toned cotton lining in the top, and in the bottom if stitched as a straight pant or palazzo, keeps it opaque and lets the embroidery show against a solid background.

How should I wash it?

Gently by hand with a mild detergent, separately, and dry it in the shade. Do not scrub or wring the chikankari. Iron from the reverse side on a low setting over a towel so the stitches keep their texture.

Who makes the Alluring?

It is handcrafted at the Indiehaat unit in Kota, Rajasthan, under master artisan Haq Nawaz. Chikankari is a Lucknow tradition; here it is worked on Kota's own woven fabric. Small irregularities are part of handwork.