What is printed on this set?
Cream floral shapes are printed across the red skirt, while the choli carries tiny cross-shaped dots. The two prints share the same colours, so they pair naturally without looking identical. Black bands at the hem, with a cream printed strip, give the skirt a strong, defined edge.
What is the dupatta like?
The dupatta is a black and cream floral with a red edge. It reverses the colours of the skirt, so it stands out against the red while still matching through its red edging. Tassels add a playful finishing touch to the set.
What does the set include?
You get a stitched lehanga, choli and dupatta in cotton. The lehanga is free size and 40 inches long, with a 5 to 5.5 metre gher; the choli is 16 to 17 inches long; and the dupatta measures 2.4 to 2.5 metres.
How full is the lehanga?
It has a gher, or hem circumference, of 5 to 5.5 metres made from 28 kalis. That gives the skirt a full, flared shape that looks lovely in motion, and the black bands at the hem make the flare stand out when you turn or dance.
Will the red run?
The set is printed using natural colours, and red can release some dye in early washes. Dry cleaning is preferred. If washing at home, hand wash each piece separately with a mild detergent and dry in the shade, keeping the dupatta apart from the skirt.
How would you style it?
Gold or kundan jewellery suits the red, while black thread or oxidised pieces pick up the hem bands and dupatta. Red or black juttis complete the look. A simple braid or bun with fresh flowers fits mehndi and haldi settings well.