Abstract Katan Silk Tie Dyed Yellow & Blue Suit (T+B+D)

What gives the top its fine dashed stripes?

The top is Katan silk with jacquard weaving, so the rows of small pale dashes are part of the weave, not printed on. Up close they read as a fine vertical texture against the deep blue; from a distance they soften into a subtle, neat stripe.

How do the three colours in this set work together?

The deep royal blue top and the plain yellow bottom make a bold, clean contrast. The marble-printed dupatta pulls both together, with cream, blue and yellow swirling across it, so the whole look feels planned rather than matched. Gold or oxidised silver jewellery both sit well with it.

What exactly do I receive?

Unstitched fabric for three pieces: a top of 2.4-2.5 metres at 44-45 inches wide, a bottom of 2.4-2.5 metres at 42 inches wide, and a dupatta of 2.3-2.4 metres at 32-33 inches wide. You get it tailored to your own measurements and style.

What is the dupatta made of?

The dupatta is Resam silk with a marble print, a swirling pattern that mimics the look of natural marble stone, here in cream, blue and yellow. The set is handcrafted, so minor irregularities can appear and make each piece its own. The tasselled ends give it a finished edge.

How should I wash it?

Get it dry cleaned the first time. After that, hand wash gently in a mild detergent, on its own, and dry it in the shade. Washing separately matters because the set pairs a strong blue top, a yellow bottom and a multi-colour dupatta.

Any tips for my tailor?

Ask your tailor to keep the woven stripes running straight down the front and back so the lines stay clean at the side seams. The 42 inch wide bottom fabric suits a straight pant or a narrow salwar; for very full palazzos, discuss the width with your tailor first.