Noor-e-Banaras Cotton Suit (T+B+D) Thread Work Gentle Peach

What are the small motifs on the body?

Between faint gold stripes there are small gold butis with tiny coloured flowers in pink, green and purple. They're small enough to read as texture from a distance and as detail up close, which makes the set easy to wear often.

Does the peach suit warm or cool skin tones?

Soft peach is a warm, gentle shade that sits easily with a wide range of skin tones, and the gold in the stripes and border adds more warmth. If you lean cooler, wear it with silver jewellery or a pastel lavender bottom to balance it.

How should the dupatta be draped?

The dupatta is 2.4 to 2.5 metres long. For work, pin it neatly on one shoulder. For a softer look, drape it over both shoulders so it falls evenly along the front. Silver or gold jewellery both sit well with the soft peach.

Is this a stitched suit?

No, it's unstitched fabric for the top, bottom and dupatta, in Banarasi cotton. The top piece is 2.5 to 3 metres and the bottom 2.4 to 2.5 metres, so you can choose a kurta length and bottom style that suit you.

Is the fabric comfortable for summer?

Yes. It's soft, breathable Banarasi cotton, lightweight and suited to warmer climates, and the whole unstitched set weighs around 500 gm. The gold detailing is limited to stripes, small butis and the border.

Can it go in the washing machine?

It's best kept out of the machine. Dry cleaning is preferred, and a gentle handwash with mild detergent is the alternative. Wash it separately, dry it in shade and iron on the reverse side to protect the gold stripes and border.