Blue Katan Silk Suit, Paisley Print Dupatta | Kinara

Geometry on the tunic, paisley on the dupatta: two prints in one blue set.

Why this piece

• Two different block designs across the set, not one repeated
• Terracotta and mustard warming a blue ground
• A broad solid band at the hem to anchor the pattern

Two prints

The tunic is printed with repeating geometric shapes at a moderate density, while the dupatta goes fuller with florals and paisleys. Terracotta and mustard run through the blue, with white and gold as accents, and a broad solid horizontal band at the hem stops the two patterns from competing.

Styling

Mixing prints deliberately is what saves this set from looking like everything else on a rack, but it needs a plain finish: a straight kurta, no contrast piping, and the hem band left whole. Terracotta or mustard jewellery, or plain gold. Wear it to work with the dupatta folded narrow, and open it out for a festive afternoon.

The details

• 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
• Weight: 600 to 650 g for all three pieces together
• Stitching: tailor it to your exact fit, up to 4XL, with the length customised for larger sizes
• Lining: not needed, the fabric is opaque; add one only to elevate the look
• Care: dry clean the first wash, then a gentle cold hand wash
• Dispatch: next working day, even though every metre is block printed by hand
• Collection: Kinara

Each print was stamped separately, so their alignment differs slightly from piece to piece.