What mood does this pairing have?
Cool and pastel. The plain mint-green top and periwinkle linen dupatta are both soft, fresh shades, and the pink and lime hexagon butis on the dupatta add a little warmth without breaking the calm.
What colour are the tassels?
Lilac, hanging from a pink and lime band at each end of the dupatta. They tie in with the periwinkle base and give the set a gentle finishing touch when the dupatta falls over your arm.
What's included in the set?
Unstitched Katan silk for the top, about 2.4 to 2.5 metres long and 44 inches wide, and a pure linen dupatta, about 2.3 to 2.4 metres long and 32 to 33 inches wide. Bottoms are not included.
What should my tailor know?
The top fabric is about 2.4 to 2.5 metres long at 44 inches wide. Decide the kurta length, sleeve and neckline together with your tailor, since all of it comes from this one piece. Plain mint suits a simple, clean cut.
How do I protect the tassels?
Dry cleaning is preferred. When hand washing, use a mild detergent, keep the dupatta separate from other clothes, don't wring it, and smooth the tassels flat to dry in the shade.
Where is it made?
In Bhagalpur, Bihar, where the set is hand dyed. Because it is handcrafted, small irregularities in shade or texture may appear, and these are part of what makes each piece its own.