Kurta Pajama Set with Floral Block-Print
Machine or hand-wash cold, inside out. Air-dry in shade. Iron on medium heat. Wash with similar colours the first time.
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Behind this piece
Block-printing on cotton is one of India's oldest surface-decoration traditions, practised for centuries in the workshops of Rajasthan, particularly in towns like Bagru and Sanganer. Artisans carve intricate floral motifs into seasoned teak or sheesham wood, building each repeat through patient, hand-laid impressions. The botanical vocabulary you see in this kurta set belongs to a living grammar of design, one refined across generations of chhipa craftsmen. Pure cotton was always the chosen ground: it receives colour honestly, breathes in the heat, and carries the slight variation that confirms a human hand made this.
How to style
In Island Green, this set needs little adornment. Wear it with tan leather Kolhapuri chappals and a single strand of oxidised silver for a garden lunch or a festive afternoon gathering. Raspberry Sorbet, warm and assured, pairs well with a cream Nehru jacket in fine cotton for an evening mehendi or a family puja. River Blue reads as quietly formal: add a block-printed stole in a complementary earthy tone and mojris in tan suede for a cultural event or an art-gallery evening where the occasion calls for considered dressing without ceremony.
Fabric & care
Pure cotton rewards attentive care. Wash this set separately in cold water on its first wear to allow any residual dye to settle. Hand-wash thereafter with a mild, pH-neutral detergent, keeping the water cool to preserve both colour and the softness of the weave. Do not wring. Dry flat in shade, away from direct sunlight, which fades block-printed surfaces over time. Press on a medium heat while slightly damp for the cleanest finish. Store folded, not on a hanger, to prevent the fabric from stretching along the shoulder seams over seasons.
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