Lehariya Kota Doria White & Black Suit (Top+Dupatta+Bottom)

How do the white and black work across the set?

The top fabric carries a diamond lattice of black lehariya lines on white, which reads almost grey from a distance. The dupatta has diagonal black stripes on white with a thin gold edge, and the bottom is a solid dark shade, giving a crisp monochrome set.

What exactly is in the set?

Three unstitched pieces: top fabric of 2.4 to 2.5 metres at 43 to 45 inches wide, bottom fabric of 2.2 to 2.3 metres, and a dupatta of 2.3 to 2.4 metres. Nothing is stitched, so you can cut the kurta and bottom to your own style and fit.

Does Kota Doria need a lining?

Yes, for the kurta. Kota Doria is a sheer, airy weave, so a cotton lining in white or a light grey keeps it opaque while staying cool. The dupatta is worn unlined, which is where the fabric's lightness shows best.

What is lehariya?

Lehariya is a Rajasthani tie-dye technique. The fabric is rolled and tied with thread in a set pattern before dyeing; the tied parts resist the dye, leaving wave-like or diagonal stripes. The word comes from lehar, meaning wave.

How do I wash it?

Hand wash it gently in cold water with a mild detergent, separately from other clothes, and dry it in the shade. Do not wring Kota Doria; roll it in a towel to press out the water so the open weave keeps its shape.

Who makes these suits?

They are handcrafted at the Indiehaat unit in Kota, under master artisan Haq Nawaz. The Kota Doria is woven with a cotton and silk blend, and the lehariya is tied and dyed by hand, so each set varies slightly.