Rows of Sanskrit script run across beige silk in deep magenta, panel by panel.

Why this piece

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  A script print, not a floral - calligraphic lines and linear stripes instead of the usual botanical repeat.


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  Colour-fast - the magenta script does not bleed into the pale ground on the first wash.


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  Genuinely hand block printed in Bhagalpur with hand-carved wooden blocks.

The script panels

The layout is panelled rather than all-over: bands of calligraphy alternate with clean linear stripes, and the edges are kept straight and unfussy so the lettering stays the whole point. White breaks the magenta at intervals and keeps the density readable.

Katan silk gives it a soft sheen and a graceful drape, stays opaque enough to stitch unlined, and keeps the set light on the shoulder.

A straight kurta suits this one best - the panels want long, uninterrupted lines rather than gathers. Keep the jewellery minimal and let the script do the talking.

Set details

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  Top: 2.5 metres, 44 to 45 inches wide


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  Bottom: 2.5 metres, 44 to 45 inches wide


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  Dupatta: 2.5 metres, 35 to 36 inches wide


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  Weight: 600 to 650 g for all three pieces together


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  Stitching: straight kurta set up to 4XL, length customisable


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  Lining: not required, the fabric is opaque; add one only to elevate the look


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  Care: dry clean the first wash, then a gentle cold hand wash


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  Dispatch: printed by hand, yet dispatched the next working day


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  Collection: Chaupal
  

Each line of script is stamped, not printed to a template, so the rows sit a little differently along the length.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the print really done by hand?

Look closely at the repeats. Every motif is stamped from a hand-carved wooden block, so the spacing shifts a little from one impression to the next and the colour sits slightly differently in each. A screen or machine print gives a flawless, identical repeat; this one never does, and that is your proof it was printed by hand.

Will the magenta script bleed onto the pale ground?

No. The fabric is colour-fast and does not bleed on the first wash. Dry clean it the first time, then a gentle cold hand wash keeps it looking new.

What comes in the set and how much fabric is there?

Three unstitched pieces: a top of 2.5 metres and a bottom of 2.5 metres, both 44 to 45 inches wide, and a dupatta of 2.5 metres at 35 to 36 inches wide.

Is a lining needed for a pale shade like this?

No. The fabric is opaque, so no lining or aster is needed. Some customers still add one to elevate the drape, but that is a styling choice rather than a requirement.

How heavy is the set?

The three pieces together weigh 600 to 650 g, so the set is light to wear and easy to carry.

Can I exchange it if the shade disappoints?

If the shade or the quality is not what you hoped for, we will exchange it.