Noor-e-Banaras Linen Suit Cool Beige (T+B+D)

What does this set look like?

It is a pale, blush-tinted ground with large tropical leaves and banana-leaf outlines in coral red, purple and teal. The colours are vivid against the light ground, so it reads lively and fresh, and the dupatta is finished with a gold edge.

Does the dupatta carry the same leaves?

Yes. The dupatta repeats the tropical leaves and colours on the same pale ground, with a metallic stripe running along the edge. The light ground keeps it from overwhelming the kurta.

What does the set contain?

Unstitched fabric for all three pieces: a top of 3.0 to 3.1 metres, a bottom of 1.9 to 2.0 metres at 43 to 44 inches wide, and a dupatta of 2.4 to 2.5 metres. The set weighs about 500 gm in all.

Where can I wear it?

Office wear leads, and the light ground keeps it fresh for workdays. It suits a kitty lunch or brunch, and works for festive days with a little more jewellery, perhaps gold to pick up the edge of the dupatta.

Does a pale linen kurta need lining?

It is a good idea. A thin cotton lining makes the pale fabric fully opaque in bright light and helps the kurta hang neatly. Choose a cream or nude lining.

How do I keep the light colour clean?

Dry cleaning is preferred. For home washing, use cool water and a mild detergent, wash it separately, and dry it in the shade. Treat any marks quickly with a little cool water, dabbing gently rather than scrubbing hard.