What is on the dupatta?
A row of large round Madhubani-style medallions runs across the end as a border, each with fish, checked centres and a leaf vine in blue, green, orange and pink. Floral edging runs down the sides. It is a bold, graphic composition beside the plain beige top.
What colour is the top?
The top is a plain natural beige tussar with a soft slub texture, so it lets the colourful dupatta medallions lead. The set has no bottom, so pick one yourself: a dark brown or navy adds definition, while blue or green picks up the medallions.
Why are tussar and Madhubani paired together?
Both belong to Bihar. Much of India's tussar comes from Bhagalpur, where it is known as Bhagalpur silk, and Madhubani art comes from the Mithila region of the same state. The set brings a Bihar fabric and a Bihar art form together.
Will the Madhubani colours run?
Keep it away from water and have it dry cleaned only. Avoid spills and don't spray perfume directly on the printed area. Store it in its own bag in a dry place, change the folds now and then, and dry it in the shade if it ever gets damp.
Could the shade differ slightly from what I see online?
A little, yes. Phone and laptop displays render colour differently, so what you see on screen is a close guide rather than an exact match. The natural beige of the tussar top can also look warmer under indoor lights and cooler in daylight.