Rooh Rang Kota Doria Wax Batik Suit (T+B+D) Night Black

How busy is the print?

Not busy at all. Small white flower sprigs are scattered across the black kurta with plenty of plain ground between them, which gives it a quiet, understated look. The open spacing lets the Kota Doria checks show.

What does the dupatta add?

A soft grey dupatta with a row of flowers near the hem and tassels at the ends. The grey lifts the black without breaking the monochrome feel, and the flower row gives the dupatta a quiet border.

How should I style a sparse buti kurta?

Buti designs take well to detail in the tailoring: a pintucked yoke, a band collar or a slit sleeve. Silver or oxidised jewellery suits the black-and-white palette, and the grey dupatta keeps the look soft.

What's in the set?

Unstitched pure cotton Kota Doria for the top (2.4 to 2.5 metres), the bottom (2.4 to 2.5 metres) and the dupatta (2.3 to 2.4 metres). Your tailor cuts it to your fit.

Is the black fabric see-through?

Less than a pale shade, but Kota Doria is still a sheer weave, and the plain ground between the sprigs shows it more. A cotton lining under the kurta is the simple fix and keeps it fully comfortable.

How do I stop the black fading?

Wash gently by hand with a mild detergent, on its own, and dry in shade rather than direct sun. Avoid wringing; press the water out instead to protect the weave and the dye.