Dark Brown Katan Silk Suit, Paisley Top & Plain Bottom | Kairi
A plain bottom: nothing to pattern-match at the seams.
The paisley top is stamped from carved blocks, never screened.
An all-over paisley top, a plain dark brown bottom, a bordered dupatta.
Why this piece
- Genuinely hand block printed with carved wooden blocks - no screen printing
- The plain bottom means no print to match up at the seams when stitching
- Colour-fast, with no bleed on the first wash
Print and plain
The top length is printed all over in small off-white paisley on dark brown. The bottom is left plain in the same brown, and the dupatta sits between them - moderately printed, with a wide patterned panel at one end.
That combination is easier to wear than an all-over set and easier to stitch, because your tailor has no repeat to match across the salwar seams. It also means you can wear the plain bottom with other tops later.
Wearing it
Brown on brown is quietly expensive-looking and reads well at work, in an office where bright block prints feel loud. Gold or antique brass suits it far better than silver, and a plain off-white inner picks up the print. It is a strong choice as a gift for someone whose size you do not know, since the fabric is cut to fit later.
Earthy hand block prints are usually offered in cotton. On Katan silk the same print carries a sheen that lifts it out of everyday wear.
The set
Top: 2.5 m, 44 to 45 inches wide
Bottom: 2.5 m, 44 to 45 inches wide
Dupatta: 2.5 m, 35 to 36 inches wide
Fabric: Katan silk, hand block printed with hand-carved wooden blocks
Lining: not required, the fabric is opaque; add one only to elevate the look
Stitching: up to 4XL for straight kurta sets, with length customised for larger sizes
Weight: 600 to 650 g for top, bottom and dupatta together
Care: dry clean the first time, then a gentle cold hand wash
Dispatch: dispatched the next working day, even though every metre is printed by hand
Collection: Kairi
The off-white paisleys take the ink a little differently from one press to the next. That unevenness is the block, and it is what tells you this was printed by a person.
| Fabric / Material | Katan Silk |
| Craft / Technique | Hand Block Print |
| Colour | Brown |
| Origin / Cluster | Bhagalpur |
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Learn More
Is the bottom printed or plain?
Plain dark brown. Only the top and the dupatta carry the paisley, so your tailor has no repeat to match across the salwar seams, and you can wear the plain bottom with other tops later.
How is the dupatta printed?
It sits between the two: moderately printed, with a wide patterned panel at one end stamped from a separate carved block. It links the busy paisley top to the plain bottom.
Is brown on brown too sober?
It is quiet, which is its strength at work, where bright block prints can feel loud. With gold jewellery it looks dressed enough for a festive family gathering, and it suits a kitty lunch or brunch too.
Would it make a good gift?
Yes, especially when you do not know the size. All three pieces come unstitched, with enough fabric for up to 4XL, so she can have it cut to fit later in whichever silhouette she prefers.
What jewellery and inner suit it?
Gold or antique brass suits brown on brown far better than silver. If the kurta is cut with a slit or a sheer neckline, a plain off-white inner picks up the colour of the paisley.
What does silk add to an earthy print?
Earthy hand block prints are usually offered in cotton. On katan silk the same small off-white paisley carries a sheen that lifts it out of everyday wear without making it look flashy.
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