How does the mint dupatta work with the brown kurta?
The kurta is a deep chocolate brown with tone-on-tone floral chikankari, which reads rich and grounded. The dupatta is mint green with brown tie-dye, an unexpected pairing that lifts the brown and gives the set a fresh, modern feel.
What bottom goes with it?
A brown bottom keeps the look tonal and lets the mint dupatta stand out. A cream or beige palazzo lightens it for daytime. For something playful, a mint churidar picks up the dupatta. Antique gold or copper jewellery and tan juttis suit the brown well.
What comes in the package?
Two pieces: an unstitched kurta length of about 2.9 to 3.0 metres and a dupatta of about 2.4 to 2.5 metres. A bottom is not included, which leaves you free to pair the kurta with churidars, palazzos or straight pants you already own, in a shade picked from the dupatta.
How much fabric is there for the kurta?
The kurta length is about 2.9 to 3.0 metres. That comfortably covers a straight or A-line kurta with sleeves for most sizes, with some room to play with length. Ask your tailor to check it against your measurements and plan the cut around the embroidered yoke before cutting.
Is chanderi silk see-through?
Chanderi is known for a lightweight, sheer texture, which is part of its charm. For the kurta, you may like to ask your tailor for a lining or wear a slip underneath, depending on how you plan to wear it. The dupatta can stay light and airy as it is.
Is the chikankari done by hand?
Yes. Chikankari is a hand-embroidery tradition from Lucknow, and the set is handcrafted. The motifs on the yoke and the scattered buttis are worked stitch by stitch, so small differences in spacing or thread tension are signs of handwork, not flaws.