Glimmering Kota Doria Gota Patti Pure White Suit (T+B+D)

Where does the colour in this white suit come from?

Mostly from the dupatta. The kurta is ivory Kota Doria with a gota neckline and small flower butis with mirror centres, while the dupatta is edged in a teal-blue dotted, bandhani-look wavy band finished with silver leaf gota lace. The teal lifts the white and keeps it from looking plain.

Is a white Kota Doria suit see-through?

Kota Doria is a sheer, light fabric, and white shows more than dark shades. Line the kurta with a white or ivory cotton, and consider a slip under the bottom if it is cut close.

What does the set include?

Unstitched fabric for the top, the bottom and the dupatta, each 2.4 to 2.5 metres. That is enough for a full kurta, a salwar or pants, and a generous dupatta.

What bottom colour would you pair?

White or ivory keeps it serene and fresh. A teal bottom picks up the dupatta border, and a soft gold one makes it more festive. Silver jewellery suits the silver gota lace best, and a little mirror work in your earrings echoes the butis.

How do I keep it white?

Hand wash gently with a mild detergent, always on its own, and dry it in the shade. Keep the aqua border from sitting wet against the white, and store it fully dry.