Small grey ovoids run over yellow silk, stamped by hand in Bhagalpur.

Why this piece

• Colour-fast: the grey does not bleed onto the yellow on the first wash.


• The dupatta is finished with a frayed fringe at both ends rather than a machine hem.


• A complete unstitched set of top, bottom and dupatta, stitchable up to 4XL.

Two tones, three densities

The bottom carries the print at its densest, the top wears it sparingly, and the dupatta sits between them with small floral clusters gathered into a rectangular border. One palette, three rhythms, so the set never reads flat.

The motifs themselves are tiny: rounded ovoid shapes stamped in grey, with pale pink and pale yellow surfacing between them. At arm's length it reads as texture; up close it resolves into individual impressions.

The fringe

Both ends of the dupatta are left in a frayed fringe, which is what keeps a duotone set from looking severe. Ask your tailor to leave it untouched and to trim nothing back when the set is finished.

Wearing it

Yellow lifted by grey is easier to wear to an office than yellow alone, and it moves into daytime functions with gold jewellery. A grey or charcoal salwar cut from the bottom keeps the print where it flatters.

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


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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 the length customisable for larger sizes


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


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  Collection: Kinara
  

Handcrafted in Bhagalpur, and still dispatched the next working day.

No two ovoids sit quite alike; that unevenness is what a hand-carved block leaves behind.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this really hand block printed, or is it screen printed?

It is genuinely hand block printed. The ovoid and floral motifs are stamped onto the silk with hand-carved wooden blocks by artisans in Bhagalpur. The proof is in the small variations in spacing and ink depth from one impression to the next, which a screen or machine print never produces.

Will the grey run onto the yellow in the wash?

No. The fabric is colour-fast and does not bleed on the first wash, so the grey stays clear of the yellow ground. Dry clean the first wash, then a gentle cold hand wash.

Does pale yellow need a lining?

No. The fabric is opaque, so no lining or aster is required. A lining is optional and only worth adding if you want a more elevated finish.

What are the three pieces and their measurements?

A top of 2.5 m at 44 to 45 inches wide, a bottom of 2.5 m at 44 to 45 inches wide, and a dupatta of 2.5 m at 35 to 36 inches wide, weighing 600 to 650 g in total.

Is the dupatta matching or contrast?

It stays within the same yellow and grey palette as the top and bottom, but carries its own arrangement, with small floral clusters set into a rectangular border and a frayed fringe at both ends. It reads as a matched set with a distinct dupatta rather than a contrast pairing.

Will there be enough fabric for a plus size?

Yes. Every piece is a full 2.5 m cut, which stitches up to 4XL for a straight kurta set, and the length can be customised for larger sizes.

What if the yellow is not the shade I expected?

Screens shift yellow more than most colours. If the shade or the quality is not loved, an exchange is available.