What does this set include?
You get two unstitched lengths of fabric: one for the top in Silkmark certified Tussar silk, and a Katan silk dupatta. Nothing is pre-stitched, so the top can be cut to the shape and fit you prefer. Bottoms are not part of the set, which leaves you free to pair it with what you already own.
How do the beige top and the blue dupatta play off each other?
The top is a quiet, light beige with a visible slubby texture, while the dupatta brings in a deep royal blue scattered with small round gold dots and finished with a gold edge. The neutral top lets the dupatta carry the colour, so the look reads polished rather than loud.
Is the top fabric plain or does it carry any work?
The top is a plain, solid fabric with the natural slubby texture of Tussar silk, and all the decoration sits on the dupatta. That makes the top easy to tailor in any neckline or sleeve style, and you can add piping, buttons or a contrast placket in blue to tie it to the dupatta.
What does the Silkmark on the Tussar top mean?
Silk Mark is the label used in India to identify pure silk. Here it applies to the Tussar silk used for the top, so you know the fabric you are taking to your tailor is genuine silk and not a blend or a look-alike.
Where would I wear this set?
Start with the office: a Tussar kurta with this dupatta looks put-together for workdays and presentations. It also works for a kitty party or weekend brunch, an evening dinner out, and smaller festive gatherings where you want silk without heavy work.
How should I look after it?
Dry clean only. Store the top and dupatta in separate fabric bags in a dry cupboard, refold them now and then so creases do not set along the same lines, and let them air in a non-humid spot. If they ever need drying, keep them in the shade.