What does the shibori look like on this set?
The skirt carries a soft, cloudy mottling of lime and white, made by binding and dyeing the cotton by hand. It looks airy and watercolour-like, with no two patches the same. A plain olive choli sits above it, giving the eye a calm block of solid colour.
What is at the hem?
The skirt finishes with an olive band edged in thin gold lines. It matches the choli, so the solid colour appears at both the top and bottom of the outfit, and the gold lines add a touch of festive shine without any heavy work.
How do I choose the size?
The choli comes in sizes 36 to 46 (S to XXXL), with a top length of 15 to 16 inches. Measure around the fullest part of your bust and pick the size closest to it. The skirt is 16 to 17 inches long, with a 5.5 metre flare across 28 kalis.
What can I do with the dupatta?
The dupatta is 2.4 to 2.5 metres, so it can be draped over one shoulder, worn open across both arms or pinned across the body in a half-saree style. Pinned on the shoulder, it leaves the cloudy skirt fully on show for dancing.
Could the dye bleed?
Hand-dyed cotton can lose some colour in the early washes. Dry cleaning is preferred. If washing at home, hand wash the set alone in a mild detergent, rinse promptly and dry it in the shade. Keep it away from other light clothes while wet.
How full is the skirt?
The skirt has a 5.5 metre flare across 28 kalis, so it is generously full and gives you plenty of room to move when you dance. That width also lets the cloudy lime and white pattern spread out when you turn, with the olive and gold hem band framing it.