Chikankari Illuminating Kota Doria Green Suit (Top+Dupatta)

What colours pair with this green suit?

The top is a soft mint green with a pastel floral yoke in pink, yellow and teal, touched with gold. White and ivory keep it fresh for work; pink or yellow bottoms pick up the flowers for festive days. Gold jewellery echoes the thin gold edge on the dupatta.

What does the dupatta look like?

It is a cream dupatta with green stripes and a thin gold edge, carrying a climbing flower vine in the same pastel tones as the yoke on the top. Worn open across both shoulders, the vine and the stripes show at their best.

What comes in the set?

Two unstitched pieces: chikankari Kota Doria top fabric of about 2.4 to 2.5 metres, 43 to 45 inches wide, and a dupatta of about 2.3 to 2.4 metres. The bottom is not included, so pair it with a salwar, pant or palazzo you choose.

Why chikankari on Kota Doria?

Both are light, airy and made for warm weather. Chikankari's fine threadwork sits naturally on Kota Doria's sheer checked base, so you get handcrafted detail without a heavy feel. It is an easy combination for summer offices and daytime plans.

Where is it made?

It is handcrafted at the Indiehaat unit in Kota, Rajasthan, under master artisan Haq Nawaz. Being handwork, small variations in the chikankari or the weave from piece to piece are natural.

What lining shows chikankari best?

A solid lining in a shade that contrasts slightly with the chikankari thread makes the work stand out. A skin-toned or matching cotton lining is the safe choice. Avoid patterned lining, which would muddle the fine embroidery.