Solid peach silk, with plum florals running down one edge of the dupatta.

Why this piece

• An asymmetric border: printed down one edge, not both


• Solid peach top, so the dupatta carries all the pattern


• Small-scale plum florals with a geometric band at the base

The dupatta

The border on this dupatta is deliberately uneven. A vertical panel of small plum florals runs down one edge, and a horizontal patterned band closes the base, leaving the rest of the peach ground open. Against a solid peach top and bottom, that asymmetry is the whole design.

Styling

Solid peach with a single dark border is the most forgiving thing to stitch: a straight kurta, a plain bottom, and the dupatta does everything. Drape it so the printed edge falls forward and the plum reads as a deliberate line down one side. Pearls or a single plum-toned stone are enough; heavy jewellery fights the softness of the shade.

The details

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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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  Weight: 600 to 650 g for all three pieces together


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  Stitching: tailor it to your exact fit, up to 4XL, with the length customised for larger sizes


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  Lining: not needed, 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: next working day, even though every metre is block printed by hand


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  Collection: Kinara
  

Because it is stamped rather than woven, the florals along the panel vary a little in depth of colour.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the dark plum border bleed onto the peach?

No. The fabric is colour-fast and does not bleed on the first wash, which is exactly the reassurance a light peach ground under a dark border needs.

What comes in the set, and can it be stitched for a larger size?

Three unstitched pieces: a top of 2.5 m, a bottom of 2.5 m, both 44 to 45 inches wide, and a dupatta of 2.5 m at 35 to 36 inches. That meterage lets a tailor cut it to your exact fit, up to 4XL, and the length can be customised for larger sizes.

How should I care for it?

Dry clean the first wash, then wash it gently by hand in cold water. The fabric is colour-fast and does not bleed on the first wash, so the print stays where the artisan put it.

Do I need a lining under this kurta?

No. The silk is opaque, so it needs no lining or aster. Many customers add one anyway, purely to give the kurta more body and a more formal fall.

What if I do not like the shade when it arrives?

Exchange is available if the shade or the quality is not what you loved. Screens do shift colour a little, so the fabric can read slightly warmer or cooler in daylight than it does on your phone.