What does the dye pattern look like?
Cloudy bursts of hot pink and yellow bloom across a white ground, made by tying and dyeing the cotton by hand. The colours blend softly where they meet, giving a sunny, playful look. The pattern is large in scale, so it reads well from across a room.
How is the dupatta different from the rest of the set?
The dupatta is a solid hot pink, which gives a strong block of colour against the cloudy skirt and choli. It ties the look together and keeps it from feeling too busy. The skirt's hem has a tie-dye band with thin gold lines for a finished edge.
How much volume does the lehanga have?
The skirt is cut with 28 kalis for a 5.5 metre flare. It falls with plenty of body and spreads the dye pattern wide when you turn. Being pure cotton, it feels light even with that much fabric at the waist.
How can I style it?
Keep jewellery light and fun: pink or yellow tassel earrings, a few glass bangles, or a delicate gold set. White or gold juttis work well. For a brunch, carry the dupatta loosely on one arm; for an evening, pin it on the shoulder.
How do I wash it?
Dry cleaning is preferred. If you hand wash, use a mild detergent, wash the set separately from other clothes and don't leave it soaking. Dry it in the shade so the pink and yellow stay bright for longer.
Why does each set look a little different?
Shibori is a hand resist-dye technique: the cotton is folded, tied or twisted before dyeing, and the dye spreads a little differently each time. So the shape and placement of the bursts vary on every set, and screens can also show colours slightly differently.