Katan Silk Shibiori Dyed Purple Suit (T+B+D)

Where does the shibori show on this suit?

The tie-dye is at its boldest on the dupatta, where maroon and yellow resist-dyed patterns meet a gold border. The top is calmer, a plum ground with fine horizontal gold lines, and the bottom is a plain mustard. So the dupatta carries the drama and the kurta stays easy to wear.

How do the three pieces work together?

Plum, mustard and maroon sit in the same warm, jewel-toned family, so the set looks put-together without being matchy. If you want to wear the top on its own, the mustard bottom can be swapped for gold or off-white, and the dupatta also lifts a plain maroon or black kurta.

Is it stitched, and what comes in the package?

It comes as unstitched fabric in three pieces: top fabric of 2.4–2.5 metres at 44–45 inches wide, bottom fabric of 2.4–2.5 metres at 42 inches wide, and a dupatta of 2.3–2.4 metres at 32–33 inches wide. You have it tailored to your own fit and style.

Where can I wear it?

Festive days come first, such as Diwali get-togethers, when you want colour and sheen without heavy work. The gold lines also carry well into office celebrations, dinners out and kitty lunches. Drape the dupatta loosely on one shoulder to keep it relaxed for the daytime plans.

How should I wash it?

Dry clean it the first time. After that, hand wash gently in cool water with a mild detergent, on its own, and dry it in the shade. Don't wring or scrub the dyed dupatta; press the water out with a towel and iron on low heat from the reverse.

Will the shibori pattern be the same on every piece?

No two will be exactly alike. Shibori is a resist-dye technique where the fabric is folded, twisted or bound before dyeing, so the pattern forms a little differently each time. Small shifts in pattern and tone are part of handcrafted work, and screens can also show colours slightly differently.