How do the two colours look together?
The dupatta is a soft, rosy pink with silver-toned round dots, a silver band and tassels, and the kurta fabric is a teal blue with rows of small white zigzag arrow motifs in ikkat. Warm against cool, the two make a fresh, lively contrast, and the silver on the dupatta keeps the pairing light rather than heavy.
What bottom suits the combination?
A white or ivory bottom picks up the white ikkat and keeps the set light for office days. A teal churidar makes the kurta look longer and lets the dupatta stand out. Silver jewellery echoes the silver buttis on the dupatta.
What is in the set?
Two pieces: unstitched kurta fabric in cotton ikkat, about 2.4 to 2.5 metres long and 44 inches wide, and a pure linen dupatta of about 2.3 to 2.4 metres by 32 to 33 inches. A bottom is not included, so you can pair it with something you already own.
How is ikkat made?
Ikkat is a resist-dyeing technique: the yarns are tied in sections and dyed before weaving, and the bindings can be changed to dye again in another colour. The pattern appears as the dyed yarns are woven, which is how the rows of white zigzag arrows on this kurta fabric are formed.
How do I wash the set?
Hand wash gently with a mild detergent, wash the pieces separately and dry them in the shade. Do not wring the linen dupatta; press the water out instead and iron it while slightly damp. Linen softens a little more with each wash.
What is the linen dupatta like?
It is pure linen, about 2.3 to 2.4 metres long and 32 to 33 inches wide, with tasselled ends. Linen starts slightly crisp and softens with each wash, and it is breathable in hot weather. The width suits a single-shoulder drape or a loose wrap across both shoulders.