Noor-e-Banaras Brocade Weaving Lichi Silk Pink Suit (T+B+D)

Once it's stitched, can I mix the kurta with other bottoms?

Yes. Pink pairs easily with ivory, white, gold or light grey bottoms, and with dark green or navy for contrast. The brocade kurta can also go over plain straight pants with a simple dupatta for a lighter look. That gives you two or three outfits from one purchase, which makes the set work harder in your wardrobe.

What are the coloured flowers on the border?

The top fabric's hem carries a broad gold band woven with a flowering creeper: pink, orange and navy blossoms with green or dark leaves. It's the most colourful part of the set; elsewhere you see small gold dots on the dusty pink, and the dupatta carries a gold floral jaal.

How do I keep the floral border visible once stitched?

Ask your tailor to keep the border straight along the hem and to avoid deep side slits that split it. A straight or A-line cut shows it best; heavy flare folds the flowers away. Drape the dupatta to one side so it doesn't cover the hem.

Can my tailor make an anarkali from it?

It depends on the flare and your size. With 2.5 to 3.0 metres of top fabric, a gently flared or A-line kurta is usually comfortable, while a full-circle anarkali often needs more. Ask your tailor to plan the panels before cutting so the motifs and the floral border sit upright.

Should I line the bottom as well?

For straight pants or a salwar in silk, a lining is a good idea, especially if you'll sit for long hours. It keeps the woven threads on the reverse away from your skin and helps the fabric last. Cotton works well; ask your tailor for a light lining so the bottom doesn't feel bulky.

What style of bottom can I get from the bottom piece?

With 2.4 to 2.5 metres, most tailors can make straight pants, cigarette pants or a regular salwar for most sizes. A very full patiala or a wide palazzo may need more, so check with your tailor. Straight pants keep the look sleek for an evening dinner; a salwar feels more traditional for festive days.

How should I store and iron it?

Store it folded in a muslin or cotton cloth, away from moisture and direct sunlight, and refold it now and then so creases don't set along the same lines. Iron on low heat with a pressing cloth on top. Keep perfume and deodorant away from the silk; spray them before you dress.