How does the Melodic Gray differ from the other grey sets?
It is a slightly bluish grey, and its yoke carries floral chikankari with paisley buttis rather than the scalloped jaali of the Vibrant Gray. The dupatta is ivory with grey tie-dye and a metallic border, so the whole set stays soft and tonal.
Is a salwar or bottom part of the set?
No. The set is a kurta fabric and a dupatta only. Most customers pair it with a plain churidar, palazzo or cigarette pant, either matching the kurta or picking up a colour from the tie-dye dupatta. Keeping the bottom plain lets the chikankari and the dupatta carry the outfit.
How do I wear it to work?
Pair it with an ivory, white or black straight pant, fold the dupatta neatly over one shoulder and keep jewellery to small silver studs and a watch. Chanderi stays comfortable at the desk all day. For an office party or a dinner, open out the dupatta and add statement earrings.
Will the kurta need a lining?
We would suggest one. Chanderi has a light, slightly sheer texture, so a soft cotton lining gives the kurta more body and opacity and keeps the back of the chikankari from rubbing against the skin. Choose a lining close to the kurta colour so the two read as one.
Will my set look exactly like the photo?
Very close, but not identical. The dupatta is dyed by hand, so the tie-dye pattern falls a little differently on every piece and the shade can vary slightly between batches. The chikankari is hand-embroidered too, and every screen shows colour differently. These variations are part of handmade work.
How can I drape the dupatta?
At about 2.4 to 2.5 metres, the dupatta suits most styles. For work, fold it narrow and let it fall from one shoulder. For an evening, open it across both shoulders so the tie-dye pattern and the border show, or pin it at one shoulder and let the length fall behind.