Shan-e-Banaras Brocade Silk Suit Purple

What's woven into the kurta?

The kurta is covered in small gold diamond buti, spaced evenly across the purple ground so the set has an all-over shimmer without looking busy. A wide gold border finishes the cuffs, echoing the border on the dupatta and tying the pieces together.

Tell me about the dupatta.

The dupatta is the showpiece of the Shan-e-Banaras suit. It carries a wide gold border, and its end opens into peacock motifs in teal and pink, finished with tassels. Let that end fall over one shoulder, or drape it so the peacock panel shows at the front.

What do I get in the set?

It comes as a three-piece set: one top, one bottom and one dupatta. The suit is stitched and lined, so once you've picked your size there's nothing more to put together before you wear it.

How does the sizing work?

Sizes run from S to XXXL. Across that range the waist spans 32 to 42 inches, the top is 43 inches long and the pants are 38 inches long. If you fall between two sizes, choose the larger one, since taking in a seam is easier than letting it out.

How does Banarasi silk feel in a suit?

Banarasi silk has a fine texture and a rich sheen, and here it holds the small gold diamond buti clearly. As a stitched suit with lining, it is made to be comfortable and elegant, with a refined finish that suits festive evenings and dinners.

How should I clean it?

Dry cleaning is the preferred option, especially with the gold zari work. If you do wash it at home, hand wash gently with a mild detergent, wash it on its own and dry it in shade. Avoid wringing the fabric.