What is on the Precious dupatta?
The end panel is a band of triangles holding painted figures and peacocks, outlined in pink and green, with a framed floral band along the sides edged in pink and teal. Round flower butis dot the beige ground.
How do I style the blue top?
The top reads as a bright azure blue, cheerful against the beige tussar. Beige or white bottoms keep it fresh for work; a pink bottom picks up the outlines in the Madhubani panel for festive days.
Is the Madhubani on the dupatta painted or printed?
The work is Madhubani block print: the motifs follow the traditional Madhubani painting style of Mithila in Bihar, applied to the tussar by block. Because the process is done by hand, small irregularities in line and colour are normal and part of the piece's character.
Does it come ready to wear?
It is unstitched, so you will need a tailor for the top. The dupatta is ready to use as it is. The upside is a fit made for you, in the neckline and sleeve length you like.
What is included in the set?
Two pieces: unstitched top fabric of 2.4 to 2.5 metres in 44-inch width, and a Madhubani dupatta of 2.3 to 2.4 metres in 32 to 33-inch width. There is no bottom fabric, so pair it with a salwar, palazzo or trousers of your choice.
How can I drape the dupatta?
At 2.3 to 2.4 metres long and 32 to 33 inches wide, it works in most styles. For the office, fold it and pin it on one shoulder; for a festive day, let it fall open over the arm so the painted end is on display.
Should I line the top?
Lining is your choice, but many people prefer a soft cotton lining in silk kurtas. It makes the top more comfortable against the skin and protects the silk from perspiration. Ask your tailor to match the lining to the blue of the top.