Embroidered Serene Kota Doria White Suit (Top+Bottom+Dupatta)

What does the embroidery look like?

Vertical vines of small pink roses with green leaves run down the white fabric, alternating with dotted wavy lines, and the edge is scalloped. Pink on white reads fresh and gentle, an easy suit for office days and brunch.

Is a white suit sensible for summer travel?

Yes. Kota Doria is a lightweight, airy weave made for warm weather, and the unstitched set lets you choose a relaxed cut for travel. Carry a small stain pen for the white, and hand wash it gently with mild detergent, on its own, when you are back home.

Does it come stitched?

No, it is unstitched suit material. That means you choose the kurta length, neckline and sleeves, and whether the bottom becomes a salwar, straight pant or churidar. The top piece is about 2.4 to 2.5 metres and the bottom about 2.2 to 2.3 metres.

What care does the embroidery need?

Treat it gently. Hand wash with mild detergent, keep it apart from other clothes, and press the embroidered areas from the back with a towel underneath. Dry in the shade rather than strong sun. Store it folded in a cotton cloth so the threads do not snag.

Who makes the suit?

The set is made at our own Indiehaat unit in Kota, Rajasthan, where master artisan Haq Nawaz oversees the work. Being handcrafted, no two pieces are absolutely identical; slight irregularities in the weave or stitching are the mark of hand processes, not faults.

How sheer is Kota Doria, and what goes under it?

It is light and translucent, which is exactly why it is so cool in summer. Ask your tailor to attach a cotton lining to the top, or wear a fitted cotton slip underneath. Leave the dupatta unlined; its sheerness is part of its charm and it drapes better that way.