Handdyed Katan Silk Yellow & Purple Contrast Suit (T+B+D)

How is this set put together?

The mustard top leads, the wine bottom anchors it, and the dupatta fades from wine into mustard. Warm on warm, it looks rich and autumnal. The wine end of the dupatta repeats the bottom colour near your shoulder, so the outfit reads as one piece.

What are the dark flecks on the mustard?

Small dark flecks sit along fine vertical lines on the mustard top, over the slub of katan silk. They give the yellow an ochre, earthy depth and a handmade texture, so it looks more muted than a plain bright yellow.

Is it unstitched, and what is in it?

Yes, unstitched. You get the top fabric at 2.4-2.5 metres by 44-45 inches, the bottom at 2.4-2.5 metres by 42 inches, and a dupatta at 2.3-2.4 metres by 32-33 inches, so your tailor can make it in the style you like.

How does the dupatta drape?

At 2.3-2.4 metres long and 32-33 inches wide, it can go over one shoulder, both shoulders or be pinned at the side. A one-shoulder drape lets the wine end fall towards the bottom and the mustard end sit near the top, which shows off the fade.

How should I wash it?

First wash: dry clean. After that, hand wash gently with mild detergent in cold water, separately, and dry in the shade. Keep the wine bottom away from the mustard pieces while they are wet.

Does the mustard shade vary?

A little. Hand dyeing means each set comes out slightly different in depth and in the flecking, and mustard can look more yellow or more ochre on different screens. Minor irregularities are part of the handcrafted fabric.