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

How does the embroidery sit on the Noor-e-Banaras suit?

The embroidery is placed, not all-over. An olive leaf-shaped panel frames the neckline, small triangle butis are scattered across the body, and the dupatta ends in a lotus and reed border. That spacing keeps the look light, and the Banarasi cotton underneath is soft and breathable.

Which colours does the thread work pick up?

The thread work brings in olive and lavender against the warm base. Olive works well if you want a muted bottom, and lavender gives you a softer option for piping or a contrast dupatta if you'd like to restyle the set later.

Is the suit stitched?

No, it comes as unstitched fabric: top, bottom and dupatta. That lets you choose your own fit, length and neckline. Ask your tailor to centre the leaf panel at the neck before cutting, since that placement is what gives the top its shape.

How much fabric is there for the kurta and bottom?

The top fabric is 2.5 to 3 metres and the bottom is 2.4 to 2.5 metres, with a 2.4 to 2.5 metre dupatta alongside. Share these lengths with your tailor before choosing the kurta and bottom style, so the cut you have in mind suits the fabric, and centre the olive leaf panel at the neck.

Will the colour run when I wash it?

Wash it separately with a mild detergent in a gentle handwash, then dry it in shade, away from direct sun. Dry cleaning is preferred if you want the embroidered border and neck panel to stay crisp for longer.

Will it look exactly like the photos?

Very close, though colour hues can look slightly different across phone and laptop screens. Small irregularities in the thread work are part of a handcrafted piece, so no two sets are exactly identical.