Embroidered Vivid Kota Doria Suit Puce Pink (Top+Bottom+Dupatta)

How does the pink look with all-over white embroidery?

Fresh and pretty. The top is covered in a fine white pattern of flower medallions and curling vines, which softens the pink, and the sheer dupatta carries round floral medallions with a scalloped edge. Screens vary, so the pink may look slightly warmer or cooler in person.

What goes with it?

Ivory and grey sit well with it for workwear. For festive days, a deeper wine or a green dupatta adds contrast without clashing. Pearl or rose-gold jewellery picks up the delicacy of the white embroidery.

Is the suit stitched?

No, it is unstitched suit material, so the kurta and bottom are made to your measurements. The top piece is about 2.4 to 2.5 metres, the bottom about 2.4 to 2.5 metres, and the dupatta about 2.3 to 2.4 metres. Plan for a cotton lining as well.

What care does the embroidery need?

Treat it gently. Hand wash with mild detergent, keep it apart from other clothes, and press the embroidered areas from the back with a towel underneath. Dry in the shade rather than strong sun. Store it folded in a cotton cloth so the threads do not snag.

Who makes the suit?

The set is made at our own Indiehaat unit in Kota, Rajasthan, where master artisan Haq Nawaz oversees the work. Being handcrafted, no two pieces are absolutely identical; slight irregularities in the weave or stitching are the mark of hand processes, not faults.

Is the fabric see-through? Will I need a lining?

Kota Doria is a sheer, airy weave, so most people line the kurta. Lining fabric is not part of the set, so buy about the same length of soft cotton or mul in a matching or skin-toned shade. A lining makes the top comfortable and opaque enough for office wear.