Bind & Bloom Purple & Yellow Shibori Kota Suit (T+B+D) Set

What pattern does this Bind & Bloom top have?

The purple top carries white wavy stripes running diagonally, like ripples across the fabric. The pattern has a calm, flowing rhythm that suits a straight kurta well, and the white lifts the deep purple.

What is unusual about the dupatta?

It fades from yellow into purple along its length, with a gold edge. The fade is done by hand dyeing, so the point where the colours meet is soft rather than a hard line. Worn over the purple kurta, the yellow end adds a bright lift wherever it falls.

What is in the package?

Three unstitched pieces of Kota cotton: top fabric, bottom fabric and a dupatta, each 2.4 to 2.5 metres long. Since the fabric comes uncut, you can have it tailored as a classic kurta set, a kurta with palazzos, or a co-ord top and pants.

Any tailoring tips for the diagonal stripes?

Ask your tailor to cut the front and back so the stripes run in the same direction and meet cleanly at the side seams. A simple straight or A-line kurta shows the waves best, while busy panels or heavy gathers break them up. Kota is light, so a soft cotton lining is worth adding.

Will the purple dye run?

Some loose dye may come out in the early washes, as with all hand-dyed cotton. Dry clean if you can, as that is preferred. For a hand wash, use a mild detergent, wash each piece alone, rinse well and dry in the shade so the white stripes stay clean.

Where is it made?

It is dyed and finished at our own unit in Kota under master artisan Haq Nawaz. The Shibori is folded, tied and dyed by hand, so the stripe widths and the fade on the dupatta vary a little from one set to the next.