Is there a pattern on the top?
There is a faint heathered check in the Katan silk, visible up close, on a mauve-purple base with a soft sheen. It reads as texture rather than a print, so the top looks rich but stays easy to pair.
How do the colours of the two pieces relate?
They sit in the same cool family: mauve-purple on the top and periwinkle on the dupatta. The pink and lime hexagon butis and the contrast band at the dupatta ends add warmth, so the tonal look doesn't feel flat.
What comes in the box?
Two unstitched fabrics: Katan silk for the top, about 2.4 to 2.5 metres long at 44 inches wide, and a pure linen dupatta, about 2.3 to 2.4 metres long at 32 to 33 inches wide. Bottoms aren't included.
What should I tell my tailor about the top fabric?
Share the size: roughly 2.4 to 2.5 metres at 44 inches wide. Decide kurta length, sleeve length and any flare together, since all of it comes from that one length. Ask them to keep the check lined up at the side seams.
Will the colour match exactly?
Expect a close match. Each set is hand dyed, so small shifts in shade and minor irregularities are normal, and different screens show purples differently. These small variations are part of what makes the piece handcrafted.
Can I hand wash the dupatta with its tassels?
Yes, gently. Use a mild detergent, keep it apart from other clothes, and avoid wringing so the tassels don't tangle. Smooth them out and dry the dupatta in the shade. Dry cleaning remains the preferred option.