Aavya Pure Mul Cotton Wax Batik Suit Cocoa Brown (T+B+D)

What is the motif on the top?

A small, tidy grid of nested squares, each with a tiny flower at its centre, worked on a white ground. The scale is small, so from a distance it reads almost as a fine texture, and up close you see the detail of the hand-waxed lines.

How does the bottom pair with it?

The bottom is in the deep shade of the grid, which frames the light top and gives the set a neat, balanced look. If you would like to wear the top on its own, it also pairs well with plain white or beige bottoms.

Is mul cotton too thin?

It is light, and that is the appeal. Pure mul cotton is woven from fine cotton yarns, soft and airy, with a gentle drape. If you prefer more coverage on a white-ground top, a light cotton lining or a slip underneath is a sensible addition.

Is every piece the same?

No two are exactly alike. The batik is done by hand, so the grid lines and flower centres may vary slightly in thickness and tone. Colours can also look a touch different on your screen. These small irregularities are part of handmade batik.

How should I get it stitched?

Mul drapes softly, so straight or A-line kurtas with a little ease look best, paired with palazzos or straight pants from the bottom length. The small grid works well with simple necklines and three-quarter sleeves, and about 2.4 to 2.5 metres for the top gives most tailors enough room.