How bright is this green?
It is a vivid lime green with a noticeable sheen, and the scalloped chikankari on the yoke and the flower buttis are worked in tonal thread. The dupatta is a pale, sheer tie-dye, which calms the brightness and keeps the set fresh rather than loud.
Which bottom colour is safest with it?
White is the easiest, since it echoes the pale dupatta and lets the green shine. A matching lime bottom makes a bold single-colour look. For contrast, a soft pink or peach palazzo works well. Avoid a darker, different green, which can look mismatched against such a bright shade.
Will I need a tailor for the kurta?
Yes. The kurta comes as an unstitched length of chanderi silk with the embroidery in place, while the dupatta is ready to wear. Give the kurta fabric to a tailor who is used to fine fabrics, since chanderi is light and needs careful handling at the seams and neckline.
How long is the dupatta?
The dupatta measures about 2.4 to 2.5 metres, a full length that drapes over one shoulder, across both shoulders, or pinned at the front. It is chanderi like the kurta, so it stays light, and the full length lets the tie-dye pattern show properly when it is spread open.
Where is the embroidery made?
The chikankari comes from Lucknow, the city most closely tied to this craft. Embroiderers there work by hand on the chanderi with fine thread and a range of traditional stitches. That handwork is why tiny variations from one set to the next are normal.
Which kurta styles suit the fabric?
Chanderi is light and sheer with a fine, luxurious feel, so straight, A-line and gently flared kurtas sit well. Keep the cut simple so the embroidered yoke stays the focus. A round or V neck with three-quarter sleeves works for office days; a longer length looks dressier with the dupatta spread open.