Maroon silk, with teal florals banded down both long edges of the dupatta.
- Teal against maroon: a true contrast border, not a tonal one
- Circular geometric motifs with gold and cream accents
- Colour-fast, so the teal stays teal and the maroon stays put
The border
The dupatta carries prominent rectangular bands down both of its long edges, printed in teal with floral and circular geometric motifs picked out in gold and cream. The garment pieces stay sparse and deep-toned by comparison, which is what lets the border read as ornate rather than heavy.
Styling
Deep maroon with teal is a festive and day-wedding combination that still works for a formal office day if you keep the jewellery minimal. Drape the dupatta so both printed edges are visible rather than folding one away. Antique gold suits the accents better than polished gold. Ask your tailor to keep the sleeve hem plain so the dupatta stays the focus.
The details
Top: 2.5 m, 44 to 45 inches wide
Bottom: 2.5 m, 44 to 45 inches wide
Dupatta: 2.5 m, 35 to 36 inches wide
Weight: 600 to 650 g for all three pieces together
Stitching: tailor it to your exact fit, up to 4XL, with the length customised for larger sizes
Lining: not needed, the fabric is opaque; add one only to elevate the look
Care: dry clean the first wash, then a gentle cold hand wash
Dispatch: next working day, even though every metre is block printed by hand
Every circular motif was stamped individually, so their spacing varies slightly along the band.