Cream peacocks step through floral vines across a deep red field.

Why this piece

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  Colour-fast - the cream stays cream, with no red bleeding into it on the first wash.


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  A fringed dupatta and a banded bottom, so the set is finished rather than plain-hemmed.


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  Complete unstitched set - top, bottom and dupatta, 2.5 metres each.

The peacock print

Two colours only, red and cream, which is what gives the print its clarity: the vines carry the movement and the peacocks land at intervals along them. The dupatta ends in a fringe and the bottom piece carries a horizontal band of pattern.

An ornate motif on a two-colour ground reads far dressier than it costs, and it stays wearable long after a heavily embellished piece has become an occasion-only buy.

Silk, fit and styling

Katan silk lends the red its lustre and drape and stays opaque, so no lining is needed. The three pieces weigh 600 to 650 g together.

Best stitched as a straight kurta so the vines run unbroken; gold jhumkas and a cream or gold sandal finish it for a day wedding or a festive lunch, while a plain cream bottom keeps it office-appropriate.

What the set includes

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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
  

The peacocks sit slightly differently along each length - a hand-placed block does not repeat itself perfectly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the red bleed into the cream peacocks in the wash?

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.

How do I know the peacocks are block printed and not machine printed?

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.

What is included in the set?

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.

Can it be stitched up to 4XL?

Yes. There is enough fabric to stitch a straight kurta set up to 4XL, and the length can be customised for larger sizes.

How should it be washed?

Dry clean the first wash, then a gentle cold hand wash at home and dry it in the shade.

What if I am not happy with the shade?

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