Does this fabric need a lining or aster?
No. The silk is opaque, so a kurta can be stitched without a lining. Some people add one anyway to give the garment more body, but it is entirely optional.
Will the off-white pick up colour from the orange in the wash?
No. The fabric is colour-fast and does not bleed on the first wash. Dry clean it once first, then a gentle cold hand wash is enough.
How can I be sure the print is hand done?
Each motif is pressed with a hand-carved wooden block, so the depth of colour and the spacing shift slightly across the length and the decorative band shows small joins where impressions meet. A screen or machine print shows none of that.
What does the set contain?
A top of 2.5 m at 44-45 inches wide, a bottom of 2.5 m at 44-45 inches wide and a dupatta of 2.5 m at 35-36 inches wide, unstitched, so it can be tailored up to 4XL with a customised length.
What if the shade is not what I expected?
Screens vary, so a shade can look a little different in person. If the colour or the quality is not what you hoped for, you can exchange it.