Meher Baani Cotton Applique Suit Sunny Yellow (T+B+D)

How is the appliqué arranged on the top?

Leaf-vine appliqué climbs in vertical lines across the bright yellow top fabric. Running lengthwise, the vines draw the eye up and down, which gives a lengthening effect once the kurta is stitched. It is a lively pattern but stays tonal, so it doesn't overwhelm.

How is the dupatta different?

The dupatta is in an olive-mustard tone with six-petal flower appliqué, finished with a bright yellow scalloped edge. The deeper shade of the dupatta sets off the brighter top, and the scallops give the edges a soft, rounded finish that looks pretty when it falls loose.

Are the pieces long enough for a full kurta?

Each piece is about 2.4 to 2.5 metres and comes unstitched. Talk through the kurta length and sleeves you want with your tailor before cutting, so they can check them against your measurements. Keep the vines running vertically when cutting, so the pattern looks as intended.

How should I drape the dupatta to show the scallops?

Let it fall from one shoulder with the scalloped edge facing out down the front, or drape it across both shoulders so the edges frame the neckline. At around 2.4 to 2.5 metres, it is long enough to wear either way, or pinned in pleats for a neater look.

Is every petal identical?

No. Each flower and vine is cut and stitched by hand, so petals and scallops can differ slightly in shape and spacing. Every set varies a little from the next, and the colour may look slightly different on your screen than in person.

How do I press appliqué without damaging it?

Use a low heat setting and press rather than slide the iron across the motifs. Turning the top fabric inside out, or laying a thin cotton cloth over the appliqué, protects the cut edges and keeps the bright yellow from going shiny.