Kashidakari Embroidered Kota Doria Sky Blue Suit (T+B+D)s

How does the Kashidakari look in sky blue?

Fresh and bright. The shade leans towards turquoise, and white vines with teardrop leaves and pink centres stand out clearly across the fabric. The sheer dupatta is finished with a thin gold edge, which adds a little shine without weighing the set down.

Why dry clean a cotton-silk suit?

This suit is dry clean only. Professional cleaning protects the embroidery from rubbing and twisting, and suits the fine, sheer Kota Doria weave. Between cleans, keep it in a separate bag in a dry place, and dry it in the shade if it ever gets damp.

What comes in the Kashidakari set?

Three unstitched Kota Doria pieces: top fabric of about 2.4 to 2.5 metres, bottom fabric of about 2.4 to 2.5 metres, and a dupatta of about 2.0 to 2.25 metres. You will need a tailor for the top and bottom, plus lining fabric.

Will the suit need lining?

Yes, Kota Doria is sheer and airy. A cotton lining in the top, and in the bottom if you stitch a straight pant or palazzo, keeps it opaque and helps it hang well. Choose a lining close to the suit's colour.

Where is it made?

At the Indiehaat unit in Kota, Rajasthan, under master artisan Haq Nawaz, in the town where Kota Doria is woven. It is handcrafted, so small irregularities in the weave or embroidery are part of each piece's character.

How do I store it?

Keep it in a separate cloth bag in a dry place, change the folds now and then so creases do not set, and air it in dry weather. Dry clean only when it needs cleaning. That keeps the embroidery and fabric in good shape.