Pure Linen Ethereal Pink Dupatta & Yellow Ikkat Kurti Set

How do the pink and yellow work together?

The dupatta is a magenta linen with gold dots, a gold band and olive tassels. The kurta fabric is soft yellow with small olive dash and arrow motifs. The soft yellow calms the bright pink for a cheerful summer look.

What bottom goes with it?

A white or pale yellow bottom keeps the look soft; a magenta bottom makes it bolder and brighter. Gold jewellery picks up the dupatta's buttis. Tan kolhapuris keep it relaxed for daytime, and a green potli echoes the tassels.

What is it best suited to?

It works well as office wear, light and breathable for long days. It also suits everyday wear, kitty lunches and brunches, festive days, and summer outings and travel, where the linen helps keep you cool.

What is in the set?

Two pieces: unstitched kurta fabric in cotton ikkat, about 2.4 to 2.5 metres long and 44 inches wide, and a pure linen dupatta of about 2.3 to 2.4 metres by 32 to 33 inches. A bottom is not included, so you can pair it with something you already own.

How is ikkat made?

Ikkat is a resist-dyeing technique: the yarns are tied in sections and dyed before weaving, and the bindings can be changed to dye again in another colour. The pattern appears as the dyed yarns are woven, so each motif carries the small irregularities of handwork.

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.