Indigo, printed end to end with small paisley, fringed at the dupatta.

Why this piece

• Colour-fast - a deep indigo that does not bleed on the first wash


• The dupatta ends are fringed, so the set is finished as it arrives


• Complete unstitched three-piece set, tailored to your fit up to 4XL

The indigo field

Small paisleys cover a deep indigo ground from end to end, broken only by linear decorative bands in pale blue with touches of yellow, green and off-white. The overall read is almost monochrome, with the accents doing quiet work up close.

The dupatta finishes in fringe, which is the detail that saves this from being a plain dark set.

Wearing it

Indigo is the easiest dark to wear in warm weather because it never looks heavy. Pair it with silver or terracotta jewellery and a pale blue or off-white inner. It carries office wear through to an evening out with no change of styling.

Deep indigo block prints are common in cotton and scarce on silk - this is the same craft with drape and sheen behind it.

The set

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  Top: 2.5 m, 44 to 45 inches wide


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  Bottom: 2.5 m, 44 to 45 inches wide


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  Dupatta: 2.5 m, 35 to 36 inches wide


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  Fabric: Katan silk, hand block printed with hand-carved wooden blocks


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


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  Stitching: up to 4XL for straight kurta sets, with length customised for larger sizes


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  Weight: 600 to 650 g for top, bottom and dupatta together


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


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  Dispatch: dispatched the next working day, even though every metre is printed by hand


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  Collection: Kairi
  

Look closely and the paisley repeat drifts a little. That drift is the hand behind the block.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does a deep indigo like this bleed in the wash?

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 safe.

Is the dupatta plain or finished at the ends?

It carries the same paisley print and is finished with fringe at the ends, so nothing needs adding after stitching.

How can I be sure it is hand block printed?

The paisley repeat drifts slightly across the length, which happens because the block is placed by hand. Screen and machine prints repeat identically every time.

What are the piece lengths?

Top 2.5 m and bottom 2.5 m at 44 to 45 inches wide, dupatta 2.5 m at 35 to 36 inches, all unstitched.

What if the indigo is darker or lighter than I expected?

If the shade or the quality is not what you hoped for, an exchange is available - write to us and we will sort it out.