Dazzling Khadi Cotton Wax Batik Hand Dyed Red Suit (T+B+D)

What are the motifs on the top?

The red top is laid out like a checkerboard, with cream arrow-leaf squares alternating with dotted squares in a neat grid. The dupatta shades from yellow to red and has a printed border strip finished with tassels, so it ties the red top to the yellow bottom.

What colour is the bottom?

It is yellow. Red and yellow is a warm, cheerful combination, but because the fabric is textured khadi cotton, it stays easy enough for office and everyday wear. The dupatta, which shades from yellow to red, bridges the two colours neatly.

How is the pattern made?

The set combines wax batik and hand block printing. Wax resists the hand dye where it is applied, leaving the pattern in cream, while the block printed designs add structure. It is all done by hand on khadi cotton.

Is the set stitched or unstitched?

Unstitched. You get fabric for a top, a bottom and a dupatta, so you can choose your neckline, sleeve length and kurta cut with your tailor. The top fabric is about 2.4 to 2.5 metres at 44 to 45 inches wide.

Will a red hand-dyed fabric bleed?

Wash it separately to be safe, and keep the red pieces apart from the yellow bottom. Use cold water and a mild detergent, wash gently by hand, avoid soaking it for long and dry it in the shade so the hand-dyed colours stay fresh.