Adorable Katan Silk Kalamkari Blue Suit (T+B+D)

What is the print on this Kalamkari suit?

The top carries a cream floral vine with leaves running all over a blue ground, and the cream dupatta reverses it with blue vine lines. It is Kalamkari block print, where carved wooden blocks stamp the design, so the lines have a hand-made softness and small variations from motif to motif.

How do the top and dupatta pair?

They mirror each other: blue with cream on the top, cream with blue on the dupatta. That reversal makes the set look coordinated without being identical. The lighter dupatta near the face also brightens the whole look, which helps on office days.

What is in the package?

Three unstitched pieces: top fabric of 2.4–2.5 metres at 44–45 inches wide, bottom fabric of 2.4–2.5 metres at 42 inches wide, and a dupatta of 2.3–2.4 metres at 32–33 inches wide. Everything is ready to go to your tailor.

How should I get the top stitched?

A straight kurta or a gently flared A-line works well, since the vine print reads best on larger, unbroken panels. Avoid heavy pleating or many panels that cut through the pattern. Cream piping at the neck and sleeves picks up the dupatta nicely.

How do I wash a block-printed silk suit?

Dry clean it the first time. Afterwards, hand wash gently in cool water with a mild detergent, separately from other clothes, and dry in the shade. Don't soak it for long or wring it, and iron on low heat from the reverse to protect the print.

How does Katan silk feel?

Katan silk is made from pure silk threads and has a smooth, shiny surface with a fine texture. On this suit the sheen is soft, which keeps the blue and cream print looking polished for office days and lifts it for evening plans with the right jewellery.