Glimmering Kota Doria Suit (Top+Bottom+Dupatta) Blue

What does this blue suit look like?

The royal blue kurta fabric has a bandhani-look print of scattered dots and diamonds, with a leafy gota yoke at the neckline set with small pink flower centres. The dupatta is aqua, with a blue geometric printed border and gota leaf lace, so the set mixes royal blue with fresh aqua.

What is included?

Unstitched top and dupatta fabric, 2.4 to 2.5 metres each, and bottom fabric of 2.0 to 2.25 metres. Your tailor can cut it to your size and preferred silhouette. Take all the pieces to your tailor together so the yoke placement is planned first.

Does it need lining?

Kota Doria is sheer, so a blue cotton lining for the kurta is a good idea. A matching shade keeps the colour of the kurta true, and a soft cotton keeps the light, airy feel of the fabric.

How do I wash it?

To keep the blue looking fresh, wash it separately in a gentle hand wash with a mild detergent and dry it in the shade. Keep perfume and deodorant off the gota, which can dull the metallic finish, and iron it on the reverse at low heat.

What is bandhej?

Bandhej, or bandhani, is a Rajasthani and Gujarati tie-dye craft where small points of fabric are tied before dyeing, leaving patterns of dots. Here it is paired with gota patti.