Lime and Terracotta Block Print Katan Silk Suit | Phuhaar
Terracotta on lime: earthy-fresh, not another tonal green.
Close-set botanicals are hand-stamped across the lime ground.
Terracotta botanicals run across lime green, close-set and hand-stamped.
Why this piece
- An unusual pairing - earthy terracotta against a sharp, fresh lime rather than the usual tonal green.
- Colour-fast: the terracotta does not run into the lime on the first wash.
- A full three-piece set at 2.5 metres per piece, tailorable up to 4XL.
The colour
Lime green is a difficult shade to print on, because most contrast colours turn it acidic. Terracotta does the opposite - it warms the green down and gives the set a hand-dyed, earthy feel that photographs far better than it sounds.
The dupatta
The dupatta carries the botanical repeat at a slightly more open spacing, closed by a rectangular border motif and a short fringed edge. Leave it plain over a solid lime kurta for office, or stitch the bottom in the terracotta tone for a sharper festive look. Genuine hand block work on katan silk sits in a gap the market largely leaves empty, since this craft is usually reserved for cotton. Block printed by hand, and still dispatched the next working day.
The details
Top: 2.5 m, 44-45 inches wide
Bottom: 2.5 m, 44-45 inches wide
Dupatta: 2.5 m, 35-36 inches wide
Fabric: Katan silk, opaque, no lining needed
Craft: hand block print, Bhagalpur
Weight: 600-650 g for all three pieces together
Stitching: up to 4XL, length customisable
Care: dry clean the first wash, then gentle cold hand wash
Collection: Phuhaar
Where two blocks meet, the terracotta sometimes overlaps by a whisker. That small join is the artisan hand at work, not a flaw in the fabric.
| Fabric / Material | Katan Silk |
| Craft / Technique | Hand Block Print |
| Colour | Green |
| Origin / Cluster | Bhagalpur |
Every terracotta leaf on this length began as a shape cut into a wooden block in a Bhagalpur workshop. The printer inks the block, judges the placement against the last impression by eye alone, and brings it down with the heel of the hand - a rhythm repeated several hundred times before a single top is finished. Nothing about the process is automated, which is why the botanicals feel drawn rather than stamped out.
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Why terracotta on lime?
Lime is a difficult ground to print on, because most contrast colours turn it acidic. Terracotta does the opposite: it warms the green down and gives the set an earthy, almost hand-dyed feel. It is an unusual pairing against a sharp, fresh lime, and it photographs far better than it sounds.
How is the dupatta laid out compared with the top?
The dupatta carries the same botanical repeat at a slightly more open spacing, closed by a rectangular border motif and a short fringed edge. The looser spacing gives the eye a rest, so the dupatta sits comfortably over a lime kurta without making the whole outfit busy.
Will the terracotta run into the lime?
No. The set is colour-fast, and the terracotta does not bleed into the lime on the first wash. Have it dry cleaned the first time, then wash it gently by hand in cold water.
How heavy does the suit feel once stitched?
All three pieces together weigh about 600-650 g, so the finished suit sits light on the shoulders. Katan silk drapes softly rather than holding a stiff shape, which keeps it comfortable through a long day.
Sometimes the terracotta overlaps where two blocks meet. Is that a defect?
No. Each leaf was cut into a wooden block in a Bhagalpur workshop and pressed by hand, its placement judged against the last impression by eye, hundreds of times across one top. Where two blocks meet, the terracotta can overlap by a whisker. That join is the artisan's hand, not a flaw in the fabric.
Is there enough fabric for a plus size?
Yes. Each piece is 2.5 metres long, with the top and bottom 44-45 inches wide and the dupatta 35-36 inches. That is enough to stitch a suit up to 4XL, and the length can be customised.
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