Pankhudi Gota Patti Kota Cotton Silk Blush Pink Suit (T+D)

What is unusual about this Pankhudi?

The colour shifts. The lehariya-style diagonal stripes shade from pink into orange across the top and dupatta fabric, so it looks a little like a sunset. A soft gota floral design sits at the neckline, and the dupatta is finished with fine scalloped gota edging.

How is the dupatta finished?

It carries the same shaded diagonal stripe and is edged with fine scalloped gota. It is 2.4 to 2.5 metres long, in sheer, light Kota cotton silk, so it drapes easily over one shoulder or both. Small variations in the hand-applied gota are normal, as minor irregularities are part of handcrafted pieces.

Is it stitched?

No, it is unstitched top and dupatta fabric, each 2.4 to 2.5 metres. A plain bottom is available separately for Rs.180. Ask for the neckline to follow the gota so none of the work is lost in a seam.

Will the shade match every piece exactly?

Not exactly. Minor irregularities are part of handcrafted pieces, so the hand-applied gota can vary slightly from one set to another, and the colour hues may look a little different on your screen than in person. That small variation is part of what makes each piece its own.

How do I care for it?

Hand wash it gently with a mild detergent, on its own, and dry it in the shade. Avoid scrubbing over the gota work, and iron on low heat with a muslin cloth laid over it so the metallic ribbon stays flat and isn't pressed directly.