Noor-e-Banaras Cotton Suit (T+B+D) Thread Work Vibrant Yellow

Is the bottom the same colour as the top?

No, the bottom fabric comes in an orange tone, which sits warmly against the yellow top and picks up the orange in the dupatta's bird border. Together they make a bright, sunny set, and you can also pair the top with white for a lighter look.

What is the border like?

It's a gold band with a multicolour border of birds and flowers in pink, orange and gold. The body of the set has faint gold stripes with small diamond butis, so the border is where most of the colour play happens.

Where does a set like this fit in?

Office wear first: in a straight kurta it's bright but neat for work. It's equally at home at kitty parties and brunches, through the festive season, and, with all that yellow, at a haldi, where the cotton keeps you comfortable through the ceremony.

Does the set come stitched?

It comes unstitched as top, bottom and dupatta fabric in Banarasi cotton, so your tailor can cut it to your measurements. Keep the diamond butis centred on the front panel and match the stripes at the side seams for a polished finish.

Any washing advice for a bright set?

Wash it separately from other clothes, using a mild detergent in a gentle handwash. Dry cleaning is preferred and protects the gold stripes and border. Always dry it in shade to protect the yellow and orange.