Luminous Khadi Cotton Wax Batik Hand Dyed Brown Suit (T+B+D)

What does the Luminous top look like?

The top is a crackle batik in brown: a mottled tan ground veined with darker brown, with solid dark brown diamond shapes set in rows down the length and a row of dark triangles along the hem. The contrast between the light crackle and the deep diamonds is what makes it look bold rather than plain, and no two lengths crackle the same way.

What does it pair with in the set?

It comes with a mustard-yellow bottom and an olive-yellow dupatta with brown batik motifs. Brown with yellow is warm and earthy; the bright dupatta stops the deep brown from looking sombre.

Which occasions does it suit?

It is made first for the office, and it also suits summer and travel, everyday wear, and kitty parties or brunches. It's a comfortable khadi set you can wear often, changing the mood with jewellery rather than needing a special occasion. Wooden or oxidised earrings suit the earthy brown.

Is the fabric thick?

Khadi has a natural texture and some body but stays breathable, so it doesn't feel heavy. It is handspun and handwoven, comfortable in warm weather and suited to long days.

What do I get in the set?

Three unstitched pieces: top (about 2.4 to 2.5 metres, 44 to 45 inches wide), bottom (about 2.4 to 2.5 metres, 42 inches wide) and dupatta (2.3 to 2.4 metres, 32 to 33 inches wide).

Any wash tips?

Hand wash gently with a mild detergent in cold water, washing each piece separately because the colours are hand dyed. Avoid long soaking and dry in the shade, which keeps the deep brown rich and the yellow from dulling.