Pankhudi Kota Cotton Baby Pink Embroidered Suit (T+D)

Is baby pink too pale for office?

Not at all; it is soft and professional. The white thread yoke reads tonal on baby pink, so the look is gentle. Pair it with a white or grey straight pant and minimal jewellery; for more definition, a navy or wine bottom adds contrast.

What does the dupatta look like?

It is sheer baby pink Kota cotton with fine white vines trailing across it, matching the white flowers on the top's yoke. Light and about 2.4 to 2.5 metres long, it is easy to pleat on one shoulder or wear open.

Does the set include a bottom?

No, it is a top and dupatta set. That lets you choose the bottom: a straight cotton pant for office, or a palazzo or churidar for festive days. Both pieces are about 2.4 to 2.5 metres long, and both come unstitched.

Will the top be see-through?

Kota cotton is light and airy, so expect some sheerness, more so in lighter shades. A thin cotton or mul lining is a good idea; it keeps the fabric breathable while giving the kurta enough body to look polished for office.

Is it easy to care for?

Yes, it is cotton, so it is forgiving. Hand wash it gently with a mild detergent, on its own, and dry it in the shade. A light starch restores crispness if you like a structured kurta. Store it folded in a cotton cloth.

Who crafts it?

It is handcrafted at our Indiehaat unit in Kota, Rajasthan, where master artisan Haq Nawaz leads the work. Kota is home to the checked khat weave, so the fabric is made close to where its tradition began.