Glimmering Kota Doria Gota Patti Snowy White Suit (T+B+D)

What colour accents does the white suit have?

Soft pink and silver. The snowy white top fabric has a silver gota yoke and tiny pink flowers, and the dupatta is edged with a pink wavy-dot border finished with gota leaf trim. The overall look is light, fresh and gently festive.

What does the set contain?

Unstitched top, bottom and dupatta fabric, each 2.4 to 2.5 metres. Keep the offcuts; they make neat piping or tassels for the dupatta. Your tailor can cut it to your size and preferred silhouette.

Is lining needed?

Yes. Kota Doria is sheer, and white shows through most, so line the kurta in white or ivory cotton. A matching shade keeps the colour of the kurta true. Ask your tailor to line the sleeves too if you want full opacity.

What bottom suits it?

Ivory or white keeps it soft. A pale pink bottom picks up the dupatta border for a coordinated pastel look. Keep the bottom plain so the gota stays the focus.

Who makes it?

It is handcrafted at the IndieHaat unit in Kota, Rajasthan, with master artisan Haq Nawaz. The gota is applied by hand, so small variations between pieces are normal. Gota Patti uses metallic ribbon stitched onto the fabric, and here it is silver.

How do I wash it?

Gently by hand with a mild detergent, always separately, and dried in the shade. Avoid soaking it for long and don't wring it; a quick, gentle wash is kinder to the gota work and the fine Kota weave.