Blossom Madhubani Handblock Print Khadi Silk Beige Suit (T+B+D)

What does this Blossom Madhubani design show?

Large arch panels with faces in pink and lime green are placed across a cream ground, with stacked horizontal bands at the hem. The dupatta has small pink buti. It is a bold, artwork-like layout, with big Madhubani-style panels as the centrepiece.

How do I stitch a suit with large placed panels?

Lay the fabric out with your tailor and centre one arch panel on the front of the kurta, with the stacked bands at the hem. Keep the cut simple, like a straight kurta, so seams do not slice through the faces. Plan this before cutting, as placed panels cannot be moved later.

Where can I wear it?

It shines on summer days and while travelling, light on its cream base. It is equally at home at the office and at a kitty party or brunch, and its bold Madhubani panels carry festive gatherings with ease.

What comes in the set?

You get three unstitched khadi silk pieces: a top length of 2.4 to 2.5 metres (44 to 45 inches wide), a bottom length of 2.4 to 2.5 metres (42 inches wide) and a dupatta of 2.3 to 2.4 metres (32 to 33 inches wide).

Will every set look exactly like the photo?

Very close, but hand block printing means each impression is stamped by hand, so colour depth, line weight and alignment shift slightly from set to set. Screens also show colours a little differently. Those small differences are the mark of handwork.

How should it be washed?

A gentle hand wash in mild detergent, each piece separately, as the pink and lime dyes can bleed onto the cream. Do not soak or wring it; dry it in shade and press on the reverse at medium heat.