What makes the Bold Madhubani set stand out?
Horizontal bands of Madhubani figures riding elephants, separated by rows of leaves, run across a cream ground in teal and yellow. The motifs are placed rather than repeated all over, so the bands create strong stripes of story across the outfit. A plain mustard edge finishes the dupatta.
How should my tailor handle the figure bands?
Ask your tailor to lay out the fabric first and decide where the bands fall, ideally one band across the chest or hem of the kurta, and keep the bands level at the side seams. Avoid heavy darts or panels that cut through the figures. A straight kurta shows them best.
What is in the set?
Three unstitched lengths in khadi silk: the top at 2.4 to 2.5 metres and 44 to 45 inches wide, the bottom at 2.4 to 2.5 metres and 42 inches wide, and the dupatta at 2.3 to 2.4 metres and 32 to 33 inches wide.
How do I keep the teal and yellow crisp on the cream?
Wash each piece separately in cool water with a mild detergent, as that is the safest way to care for hand-dyed and hand-printed colours on a cream ground. Rinse quickly, and hang it to dry in shade without leaving it folded while wet.
How does the mustard dupatta edge help in styling?
The mustard edge lets you echo the yellow in the figure bands. Mustard or gold jhumkas, a tan bag or yellow bangles pull the look together. For office days, keep accessories minimal and let the elephant bands do the talking.