Noor-e-Banaras Zari Brocade Peach Silk Suit (T+B+D)

Does it come stitched?

No. The set comes as unstitched fabric in three pieces: a top, or kurta, piece of 3.0 to 3.1 metres, a bottom piece of 2.4 to 2.5 metres and a dupatta of 2.4 to 2.5 metres. That lets your tailor cut it to your measurements, with the neckline, sleeve and length you prefer.

What jewellery suits peach with zari brocade?

Pearls, rose gold and soft gold suit peach and sit well with woven zari. Kundan adds a traditional touch. Keep pieces delicate rather than chunky so the zari pattern isn't crowded, and choose one statement, earrings or bangles, rather than both.

What's the motif on the border?

Peacocks among florals, woven into a very wide gold panel, with touches of teal and olive against the gold. The rest of the fabric is a salmon-peach base with small tone-on-tone gold butis, so the border band carries most of the work.

How heavy is the set?

The three unstitched pieces weigh about 500 gm together. With the wide gold border panel and zari butis, it looks rich rather than light. The final weight depends on your lining and cut; a light cotton lining keeps it comfortable for longer wear.

What style of bottom can I get from the bottom piece?

With 2.4 to 2.5 metres, most tailors can make straight pants, cigarette pants or a regular salwar for most sizes. A very full patiala or a wide palazzo may need more, so check with your tailor. Straight pants keep the look sleek for an evening dinner; a salwar feels more traditional for festive days.