Wide cream bands of stamped geometry close each end of a red dupatta.

Why this piece

Deep borders at the dupatta ends rather than an all-over print
Stylised florals and geometry in cream and beige on red
Colour-fast, so the red does not creep into the cream

The borders

The set is monochrome red with the pattern gathered into wide rectangular bands at the dupatta ends, printed in cream and beige with repeating geometric shapes and stylised florals. Across the garment pieces the print thins out to placed motifs, so the eye goes to the borders and stays there.

Styling

Deep end borders are made to be seen hanging, so drape the dupatta long rather than pleating it at the shoulder. Red with cream reads festive without going bridal, which makes it easy for a wedding lunch or a family function. Gold jewellery for evenings, a cream or beige bag by day. Keep the kurta hem plain and let the dupatta be the statement.

The details

Top: 2.5 m, 44 to 45 inches wide
Bottom: 2.5 m, 44 to 45 inches wide
Dupatta: 2.5 m, 35 to 36 inches wide
Weight: 600 to 650 g for all three pieces together
Stitching: tailor it to your exact fit, up to 4XL, with the length customised for larger sizes
Lining: not needed, the fabric is opaque; add one only to elevate the look
Care: dry clean the first wash, then a gentle cold hand wash
Dispatch: next working day, even though every metre is block printed by hand
Collection: Kinara

The cream repeats vary slightly in weight along the band, as every hand-stamped border does.

Red Katan Silk Suit, Cream Print Border | Kinara