What are the motifs on the Blossom leafy suit?
Grey bare-tree motifs touched with orange leaves are spaced across a cream ground, alternating with rounds of orange leaf clusters. It reads like an autumn sketch: quiet and graphic from afar, with small flashes of orange when you look closer.
Is the print very busy?
No. The trees and leaf rounds are placed as buti with plenty of cream ground between them, so the look is airy and light. That makes it easy to wear through long working days and simple to accessorise with silver, wooden or terracotta jewellery.
What do I receive?
Three unstitched lengths of khadi silk: a top of 2.4 to 2.5 metres and 44 to 45 inches wide, a bottom of 2.4 to 2.5 metres and 42 inches wide, and a dupatta of 2.3 to 2.4 metres and 32 to 33 inches wide.
What stitching style suits this print?
Spaced buti suit a straight kurta with a mandarin or round neck, which keeps the motifs evenly visible. Ask your tailor to centre one tree motif on the front if the layout allows. Black or orange piping picks up the accents, and slim straight pants keep the silhouette clean.
How do I keep the cream fabric looking fresh?
Hand wash it gently with a mild detergent, on its own so no colour from other clothes transfers. Dry it in shade rather than strong sun, and iron on medium heat. Treat any stain early with a gentle wash instead of scrubbing, to protect the printed motifs.