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Mars-Red Floor-Length A-Line Suit with Zari Embroidery and Printed Dupatta
salwar kameez

Mars-Red Floor-Length A-Line Suit with Zari Embroidery and Printed Dupatta

crafted in art silk,
₹8,850incl. of GST
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Quantity
Item codeSKX46
MaterialArt Silk
Care

Dry clean only. Store folded in a soft muslin pouch away from direct sunlight to keep the sheen alive.

about the piece,

Description

There is a colour that does not whisper, and this suit wears it with full conviction. Rendered in art silk, the fabric carries the particular luminosity that makes zari catch light from across a room, its gold threadwork tracing the kind of geometric and floral vocabulary that has long distinguished the embroidered traditions of northern India. The zari embroidery runs along the neckline and hem with quiet authority, neither overcrowded nor sparse, striking the balance that separates considered craft from mere decoration. Art silk, for all its accessibility, holds colour with surprising depth, and this mars-red, dense as a winter sunset over the Thar, is proof of that quality. The printed dupatta introduces a secondary rhythm to the ensemble, its motifs in conversation with the embroidered kameez without competing for attention. The A-line silhouette keeps the whole composition graceful and forgiving, suited to festive afternoons, family celebrations, or the kind of gathering where one wishes to arrive looking unhurried but entirely intentional. Pair it with polished kolhapuris in tan or gold, and keep jewellery to a single strand of kundan at the throat.

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Behind this piece

Zari, the art of weaving metallic thread into fabric, carries centuries of Mughal patronage in its shimmer. On this mars-red suit, the zari embroidery draws from traditions long practised across the ateliers of Lucknow and Banaras, where artisans coax gold-toned thread into disciplined, luminous motifs against a field of art silk. The printed dupatta, a counterpoint to the structured embroidery, references the block-printed textile vocabulary of Rajasthan and Gujarat. Together, these two techniques speak a layered language: one wrought by needle, one born of carved wood and pigment.

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How to style

For a festive evening, pair this suit with antique gold jhumkas and block-heeled mojaris in tan leather. The A-line silhouette suits a formal mehendi or a winter wedding reception equally well. Drape the printed dupatta loosely over one shoulder to let the zari embroidery command attention at the neckline. For a daytime cultural event or a high-tea gathering, choose oxidised silver earrings to cool the warmth of the red, and carry a brocade clutch in ivory or champagne to maintain tonal restraint without flattening the ensemble.

to last,

Fabric & care

Art silk, woven from viscose or synthetic filaments, responds poorly to heat and rough handling. Dry-clean this suit to protect both the zari embroidery and the printed dupatta from colour bleed or thread distortion. If hand-washing is necessary, use cold water and a mild, pH-neutral detergent; never wring or twist. Lay flat on a clean cotton towel to dry, away from direct sunlight. Store folded in a breathable muslin bag, with the zari face inward to prevent oxidisation. A small packet of silica gel in the storage space will guard against moisture damage.

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Each piece is hand-picked from artisan clusters we work with directly across India. Some are handloomed on traditional pit looms, others use block-printing, hand-embroidery, or heritage techniques passed down through generations. Small irregularities are part of the character — not a defect.