Kashidakari Embroidered Kota Doria Rich Maroon Suit (T+B+D)s

How does the Kashidakari work look here?

White vines with pink and white tulip-like buds climb across the top in dense rows, set against the red ground. The dupatta is finished with a thin gold edge. Together it is a rich, traditional look.

Is the suit stitched?

No, it is unstitched suit material, so you can have the kurta and bottom made to your size and style. The top and bottom pieces are each about 2.4 to 2.5 metres, and the dupatta about 2.0 to 2.25 metres.

Will the suit need lining?

Yes, Kota Doria is sheer and airy. A cotton lining in the top, and in the bottom if you stitch a straight pant or palazzo, keeps it opaque and helps it hang well. Choose a lining close to the suit's colour.

How do I store it?

Keep it in a separate cloth bag in a dry place, change the folds now and then so creases do not set, and air it in dry weather. Dry clean only when it needs cleaning. That keeps the embroidery and fabric in good shape.

Where is it made?

At the Indiehaat unit in Kota, Rajasthan, under master artisan Haq Nawaz, in the town where Kota Doria is woven. It is handcrafted, so small irregularities in the weave or embroidery are part of each piece's character.