Embroidered Modern Kota Doria Suit Green (Top+Dupatta+Bottom)

How does the white embroidery look on pale green?

Soft and tonal. The top is covered in all-over white embroidery of flower medallions with curling vines on a pale pistachio green, so from a distance it reads almost pastel, and up close the detail shows. The sheer dupatta has round white floral medallions and a scalloped edge.

How can I style the Modern for a mehndi?

Wear the full set with the dupatta open across both shoulders, then add colour through jewellery and footwear: pink or yellow stones, or oxidised silver. It suits a mehndi, and the pale green with white work is right for a daytime function.

What can I make from the bottom fabric?

At about 2.4 to 2.5 metres and 42 inches wide, it comfortably makes a straight pant, a palazzo or a churidar for most sizes, and often a salwar. Ask your tailor before cutting a very full style. A lining keeps a light-coloured bottom opaque.

How sheer is Kota Doria, and what goes under it?

It is light and translucent, which is exactly why it is so cool in summer. Ask your tailor to attach a cotton lining to the top, or wear a fitted cotton slip underneath. Leave the dupatta unlined; its sheerness is part of its charm and it drapes better that way.

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.

Is Kota Doria pure cotton?

Not quite. Kota Doria is woven on traditional pit looms in Kota, Rajasthan, from a blend of cotton and silk yarns. The result is a lightweight, sheer fabric with an airy texture, fine checkered patterns and a delicate drape, which is why it is so well suited to warm-weather clothing.