Yellow Katan Silk Suit, Teal Border Dupatta | Kinara

Sunny yellow silk, with a teal printed strip running the length of the dupatta.

Why this piece

• A single vertical teal strip down the dupatta, edge to edge
• Floral and leaf blocks in teal with brown running through them
• Solid yellow body, so the border carries the whole design

The border

One long vertical strip of geometric-floral blocks in teal runs the full length of the dupatta and finishes in a fringe. The rest of the set is a solid yellow ground with occasional placed motifs, and the brown that appears through the teal keeps the contrast from turning sharp. The finish is matte rather than glossy.

Styling

Yellow with teal is a daytime pairing: haldi functions, festival mornings, an office day when you want colour. Drape the dupatta with the printed strip forward so the vertical line lengthens the silhouette. Brass or oxidised jewellery works better than gold against the matte finish. A straight kurta and plain bottom keep the set balanced.

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

The teal deepens and lightens a little along the strip, as hand-printed colour naturally does.