Soft grey flowers repeat across a bright pink ground, block by block.

Why this piece

• Grey on pink is the rare combination that makes a vivid shade wearable to work.


• Colour-fast - the grey stays grey and does not muddy the pink in the wash.


• A wide dark-grey printed band closes one end of the length, ready to place as a hem or yoke.

The print

The floral motif is small and evenly repeated, so from a step away the set reads as a soft textured pink rather than a busy print. Up close the grey outlines show the block edges clearly. One end of the length carries a broad dark-grey patterned band, which a good tailor can position as a kurta hem, a sleeve edge or a yoke rather than cutting through it.

Wearing it

Bright enough for a festive lunch, quiet enough for the office - pair it with grey or silver jewellery and keep the bottom plain so the band stays the focus. The combination of katan silk, real hand block work and Bhagalpur origin is close to unavailable elsewhere at this price. Block printed by hand, and still dispatched the next working day.

The details

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  Top: 2.5 m, 44-45 inches wide


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  Bottom: 2.5 m, 44-45 inches wide


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  Dupatta: 2.5 m, 35-36 inches wide


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  Fabric: Katan silk, opaque, no lining needed


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  Craft: hand block print, Bhagalpur


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  Weight: 600-650 g for all three pieces together


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  Stitching: up to 4XL, length customisable


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


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  Collection: Phuhaar
  

Look along the repeat and you will find rows that sit a fraction closer than others. That is the printer judging by eye, and it is the signature of true hand block work.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the unstitched set include?

Three pieces: a top of 2.5 m at 44-45 inches wide, a bottom of 2.5 m at 44-45 inches wide and a dupatta of 2.5 m at 35-36 inches wide. Your tailor can stitch it up to 4XL and adjust the length to suit you.

How should the wide grey band at the end be used?

It is best placed rather than cut through. Most tailors use it as the kurta hem, a sleeve edge or a yoke panel, so the band reads as a designed border on the finished garment.

Is the print colour-fast?

Yes. It does not bleed on the first wash and stays colour-fast afterwards. Dry clean it the first time, then a gentle cold hand wash is enough.

Do I need to line the kurta?

No. The silk is opaque on its own, so no lining or aster is required. A lining is optional if you want a heavier fall.

What if the shade is not what I expected?

Screens vary, so a shade can look a little different in person. If the colour or the quality is not what you hoped for, you can exchange it.