Handcrafted Katan Silk Red & Green Suit (T+B+D)

Why are there two greens in this set?

The bottom is a soft sage green and the dupatta is a brighter lime green that dips into coral. Using two greens keeps the contrast from looking flat: sage calms the coral kurta, while lime adds freshness near the face. The coral end of the dupatta then links back to the top.

What does the coral kurta fabric look like?

It is a coral red with fine vertical lines and the slub texture of katan silk. The lines are small, so they show as texture, and they help the kurta look longer and leaner when cut straight.

Is it stitched or unstitched?

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 the dupatta at 2.3-2.4 metres by 32-33 inches. Your tailor makes it to your size.

How should I drape the dupatta?

A one-shoulder drape lets the lime green fall across the body and the coral end hang near the kurta, which shows the dip clearly. Across both shoulders works too. At 32-33 inches wide it is easy to fold into a neat drape.

Will the coral stain the greens?

Wash with care, as every piece is hand dyed, and always wash them separately. Dry clean the first wash, then hand wash in cold water with mild detergent, rinse quickly and dry in the shade. Do not soak the pieces together.

What is the best way to keep it looking good?

Gentle handling is the key: no hard wringing, no scrubbing and no drying in strong sun, as direct sun dulls hand-dyed colour. Small irregularities in the fabric are part of handcraft and are not defects.