Alluring Khadi Cotton Handcrafted Red Suit (T+B+D)

What pattern is on the top?

Rows of small arrow marks, like tiny chevrons, run across the coral pink top. The pattern is hand dyed on the khadi cotton, so each mark carries slight variations, and the neat rows look good in a straight kurta.

What does the dupatta look like?

It is cream khadi with a red-pink temple-style border, so it picks up the top without matching it exactly. The size is 2.3 to 2.4 metres long by 32 to 33 inches wide, enough for a one-shoulder drape or a loose loop.

How warm is the red?

It is a warm coral pink-red rather than a deep wine or maroon, so it looks bright and cheerful. Screens vary, and hand-dyed colour can differ a little between pieces, so expect small variation in the fabric in hand.

How should I get it stitched?

Keep the kurta cut simple so the rows of arrow marks run cleanly down the body, and ask your tailor to align the rows at the side seams. The bottom fabric, 2.4 to 2.5 metres at 42 inches wide, works for straight pants or a salwar.

How do I wash it?

Gently, by hand, in cold water with a mild detergent. Wash it separately, since a hand-dyed piece deserves extra care, and avoid wringing. Dry it in the shade, and press it while slightly damp for a neat finish.