Noor-e-Banaras Lichi Silk Brocade Peach Suit (T+B+D)

Will the peach look washed out on fair skin?

It can if everything around it is pale. Add definition: a coral or rose lip, gold or kundan earrings, and darker footwear such as maroon or bottle-green juttis. On wheatish and dusky skin, peach glows on its own. The lichi silk's lustre and the gold brocade border also give the shade some life.

How much of the fabric is patterned?

Away from the border, the base carries only faint tonal butis, so most of the surface reads calm. The wide gold brocade and the narrow peacock band are where the colour and zari concentrate, which makes it easy to keep the look soft for a dinner or let the border lead on festive days.

How does lichi silk fall once stitched?

Lichi silk has a smooth texture, a lustrous finish and drapes beautifully, so it suits straight and A-line kurtas. For a softer, more fluid fall, ask your tailor for a lightweight crepe lining, and place the brocade border at the hem or sleeves.

Can my tailor make an anarkali from it?

It depends on the flare and your size. With 2.5 to 3.0 metres of top fabric, a gently flared or A-line kurta is usually comfortable, while a full-circle anarkali often needs more. Brocade also has a direction, so ask your tailor to plan the panels before cutting to keep the motifs upright.

Will it look exactly like the photos?

Very close, with two caveats. Colours can look slightly different on different screens, and because this is a handcrafted product, small irregularities in the weave are part of its character rather than flaws. They make each piece slightly different and don't affect how it wears.

Does brocade fray when it's cut?

It can. Brocade has extra threads woven in for the pattern, and cut edges loosen easily. Ask your tailor to overlock or tape the seams soon after cutting, leave a slightly wider seam allowance, and avoid unpicking seams again and again during fittings.