What exactly comes in this set?
You get two pieces: unstitched Katan silk fabric for the top and a hand-dyed pure linen dupatta. There is no bottom fabric, so you are free to pair it with a salwar, palazzo or churidar you already own, or have one made in a shade that picks up the dupatta's border.
What is the pattern on the dupatta?
The linen dupatta has small hexagon-shaped dots scattered across the body, a pink band along the edge and tassels at the ends. The top fabric is kept plain, so the dupatta carries the pattern and the outfit never looks busy.
How much fabric is there for the top?
The Katan silk top piece is 2.4 to 2.5 metres long and 44 inches wide. Share your preferred kurta length, sleeve and neckline with your tailor before cutting, especially if you have a very long or heavily flared design in mind, so the layout is planned.
How should I wash the set?
Dry cleaning is preferred, especially for the Katan silk top. If you wash at home, use a gentle hand wash with a mild detergent, wash each piece separately, and dry in the shade rather than direct sun so the hand-dyed colours stay true.
How do linen and Katan silk feel worn together?
Linen is breathable with a crisp texture that becomes softer and more supple with each wash, and it keeps you cool in hot weather. Katan silk brings a refined, elegant finish to the kurta. Together you get the ease of linen and the polish of silk.