Pure Linen Creative Brown Dupatta & Katan Silk Pink Top Set

Are the stripes on the top bold?

No, they are fine tonal stripes in the same pink as the top, so up close you see texture and from a distance it reads as a solid hot pink with a soft sheen. It gives a plain-looking kurta a little more depth without competing with the dupatta.

Why pair a bright pink top with a taupe dupatta?

The taupe linen calms the pink down. Its small hexagon butis come in pink and lime, and the ends carry a pink and lime band with tassels, so the dupatta repeats the top's colour in small doses. The result is bright but grown-up, and easy to wear to work.

Will the top come ready to wear?

No, both pieces arrive as unstitched fabric. The Katan silk is for your tailor to cut to your size and style, so you choose your own neckline, sleeve and length. The linen dupatta is a full-length piece with its tasselled ends.

Is linen comfortable through a long, warm day?

Yes. Pure linen comes from the flax plant and breathes well, which is why it stays cool in hot weather. It starts out a little crisp and turns softer and more supple with each wash, so the dupatta feels better the more you use it.

Could the colours run when I wash it?

Since the pieces are hand dyed, wash them separately, especially the first few times, and use a mild detergent. Dry them in the shade. Dry cleaning remains the preferred option if you want to keep the pink and taupe crisp.

What bottoms go with it?

Pick up the dupatta's taupe or lime for an easy match. Taupe, beige or off-white straight pants or palazzos keep it calm for the office, while a lime or olive churidar makes the look a little more playful.