Rooh Rang Kota Doria Wax Batik Suit (T+B+D) Dark Blue

What is the pattern on the kurta fabric?

The top carries a white geometric lattice with star shapes running all over, done in hand wax batik on Kota Doria. The wax holds back the dye wherever the motif sits, so the white lines are the original fabric showing through. The medium-sized lattice reads clearly from a distance without looking busy.

How does the bottom fabric go with the top?

The bottom is teal with small white flowers, so it picks up the white of the lattice while bringing in a lighter shade. Stitched as straight pants or a salwar, it gives the set a two-tone look. On other days the kurta also works with plain white or navy bottoms.

Does the set come stitched?

No. You receive unstitched fabric for the top, bottom and dupatta, so your tailor can cut the kurta to your measurements with the neckline and sleeve you like. The top fabric is 2.4 to 2.5 metres, the bottom 2.4 to 2.5 metres and the dupatta 2.3 to 2.4 metres.

Is Kota Doria see-through?

Kota Doria has an open, sheer weave, which is why it feels so airy. For the kurta, most people add a thin cotton lining when stitching. The dupatta is meant to stay sheer and float over the shoulder, so leave that one as it is.

How do I wash it?

Handwash gently in cold water with a mild detergent, and wash it on its own since it is hand-dyed. Don't wring the fabric hard; press the water out and dry it in shade so the colours keep their depth longer.

Will mine look exactly like the pictures?

Very close, but not identical. Each length is waxed and dyed by hand at our Kota unit under master artisan Haq Nawaz, so motif edges and dye depth vary slightly from piece to piece. Screens also shift colour a little. Those small differences are the mark of hand batik, not a flaw.