What does the top fabric look like up close?
The Katan silk top is a dusty purple with a heathered, slightly mixed look rather than a flat colour, and a gentle sheen. There is no print or stripe, so it makes a clean, plain kurta that lets the dupatta carry the pattern.
How is the dupatta finished?
The linen dupatta has small pink and lime hexagon butis spread across a muted base. At the ends there is a contrast band in pink and lime, finished with pink tassels. The quiet ground and bright edges give the set a soft but distinct look.
How long is the dupatta and how does it drape?
It measures about 2.3 to 2.4 metres long and 32 to 33 inches wide, a comfortable size for draping over one shoulder or across both. Being linen, it starts with a crisp texture and becomes softer and more supple with each wash.
What is Katan silk like to wear?
Katan silk balances comfort with a refined look, and on this top it shows a soft sheen, so even a simple cut looks polished. The silk brings the shine and the linen dupatta keeps the overall set light and easy.
Where is this set made?
It comes from Bhagalpur in Bihar, where the set is hand dyed. Small irregularities in colour or texture are part of that handwork, so no two pieces are exactly identical.
What's the best way to look after it?
Dry clean if you can. For home care, hand wash gently with a mild detergent, keep it apart from other clothes and dry it in the shade. Avoid wringing the dupatta hard so the tassels and the linen keep their shape.