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

Is dark green right for festive and evening wear?

Yes. The bottle green with gold buti and a dense gold border is rich enough for festivals, and it carries easily into an evening dinner. Kundan or gold jewellery suits the festive look, while small gold earrings and a lighter dupatta drape keep it simpler for dinner.

What does the design look like?

The set is a bottle green worked with small gold leaf butis and a dense gold zari border of large teardrop motifs, with tassels as a finishing touch. Keeping your jewellery in gold lets the zari stand out against the deep green.

Is the pattern woven in or printed?

Woven in. Brocade weaving builds the decorative pattern into the cloth on the loom, often with metallic threads, so the motifs are part of the fabric rather than printed on top. You can feel a slight raised texture over the pattern, and it won't wash or rub off the way a print can.

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. Brocade also has a direction, so ask your tailor to plan the panels before cutting to keep the motifs upright.

Is the bottom fabric enough for palazzos?

The bottom piece is 2.4 to 2.5 metres. That usually covers straight pants or a slim palazzo for most sizes, but a very wide, flowing palazzo can need more, so check with your tailor before cutting.

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.