Does pink suit dusky skin?
Yes, pink flatters dusky and wheatish skin, especially with the sheen of lichi silk. Deeper and warmer pinks look richest, and with any pink, gold jewellery adds warmth and a berry or rose lip ties it together. If you're fair, pearls and rose gold keep the look delicate.
Which colours from the border should guide my jewellery?
The peacock and floral border is worked in soft gold with touches of teal and red, so stones in teal or red tie the look together. Gold matches the zari and is the easy default. Earrings with a peacock or enamel motif suit the theme without needing a heavy necklace.
Does the dupatta have tassels?
Yes. Pink tassels in the base colour finish the ends, beside the wide gold peacock border. They give the ends a little weight, which helps the dupatta hang straight, and they're a nice detail when it's draped over one shoulder.
Can my tailor make an anarkali from it?
It depends on the flare and your size. With 2.5 to 3.0 metres of top fabric, a gently flared or A-line kurta is usually comfortable, while a full-circle anarkali often needs more. Brocade also has a direction, so ask your tailor to plan the panels before cutting to keep the motifs upright.
Will a silk dupatta keep slipping off my shoulder?
Silk is smooth, so it can slide. Pin it at the shoulder from the inside with a small safety pin or a brooch, or fold it into pleats before pinning for more grip. At 2.4 to 2.5 metres it's long enough to go across both shoulders, which also helps it stay put.
What style of bottom can I get from the bottom piece?
With 2.4 to 2.5 metres, most tailors can make straight pants, cigarette pants or a regular salwar for most sizes. A very full patiala or a wide palazzo may need more, so check with your tailor. Straight pants keep the look smart; a salwar feels more traditional.
How should I store and iron it?
Store it folded in a muslin or cotton cloth, away from moisture and direct sunlight, and refold it now and then so creases don't set along the same lines. Iron on low heat with a pressing cloth on top. Keep perfume and deodorant away from the silk; spray them before you dress.