Ethereal Katan Silk Madhubani Pink Suit (T+B+D)

How soft is this pink?

Soft and pretty rather than bold. The peach-pink base is printed with fine bands of folk figures in red, mustard and brown, with a wide figure band at the hem, and the dupatta brings in bold red polka dots. It sits well at the office and dresses up with gold for a festive day.

Which jewellery suits pink?

Pearls, silver or rose-gold suit the soft pink. For a festive day, gold jhumkas pick up the warm mustard in the print. Red juttis or a red potli tie in the polka-dot dupatta and keep the overall look coordinated.

Is the suit stitched?

No, it comes as unstitched fabric for top, bottom and dupatta, so you can have it tailored to your measurements and preferred style. The top and bottom pieces are each 2.4 to 2.5 metres, and the dupatta is 2.3 to 2.4 metres. Unstitched sets also let you decide where the printed motifs fall on the kurta.

What is Madhubani block print?

It combines the motifs of Madhubani folk art from Bihar with block printing: artisans carve wooden blocks with Madhubani-inspired designs and press them onto the fabric. The designs often show scenes from nature, mythology or everyday life; here they appear as bands of folk figures on the peach-pink ground.

How do I care for it?

Dry clean the first wash. After that, a gentle hand wash with a mild detergent is fine; wash the pieces separately and dry them in the shade. Iron on the reverse so the printed surface is protected and the katan keeps its sheen.

How should I drape the dupatta?

At about 2.3 to 2.4 metres by 32 to 33 inches, the dupatta suits a neat fold over one shoulder for work or an open drape across both shoulders to show the print. Its bold red polka dots make it the brightest piece, so an open drape lets it frame the folk-figure kurta.