
Three-Piece Salwar Kameez with Dupatta and Heavy Embroidered Floral Motifs
Dry clean recommended. Store with natural cedar or neem leaves. Avoid direct sunlight and moisture.
Description
There are garments that arrive already knowing they are meant for celebration. This three-piece salwar kameez is worked in poly wool, a fabric that carries the quiet warmth of woollen weaves while remaining light enough for festive evenings and winter gatherings. The heavy floral embroidery across the kameez draws from a long tradition of surface ornamentation found across the ateliers of North India, where needle and thread have long translated garden imagery into wearable form. Each motif is placed with the deliberateness of a rehearsed gesture, the blooms clustering at the hem and neckline in a manner that speaks of considered, unhurried craft. The dupatta completes the ensemble with its own weight and drape, softening the silhouette and offering that essential third layer so particular to the salwar kameez tradition. Available in Cannoli Cream, Imperial Purple, Mars Red, and Verdant Green, each colourway carries its own mood, from quiet ivory restraint to the full-throated confidence of jewel tones. Wear the Imperial Purple with antique gold jhumkas for a winter wedding, or choose Cannoli Cream for a daytime ceremony where understatement is its own eloquence.
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Behind this piece
The floral embroidery on this three-piece ensemble draws from a long tradition of surface ornamentation practised across northern and western India, where dense needle-work transforms fabric into a kind of wearable garden. Worked in heavy motifs that reference the chikankari sensibility of Lucknow and the bold zardozi flourishes of the Mughal ateliers, this composition finds its footing in poly-wool, a fabric that holds embroidered weight with quiet authority. The cream, purple, red, and green colourways echo the natural dye palettes that artisan clusters in Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh have refined over generations.
How to style
In Cannoli Cream, wear this set to a winter wedding with antique gold jhumkas and ivory kolhapuris, allowing the embroidery to read as sculptural detail. Imperial Purple asks for silver oxidised chokers and heeled mojris in deep wine. For Mars Red at a festive gathering, layer a fine pashmina stole in ivory and anchor the look with block-heeled sandals in tan leather. Verdant Green pairs beautifully with kundan earrings and a simple potli in raw silk; this combination works equally well for a daytime mehendi or a corporate festive occasion.
Fabric & care
Poly-wool is a blended fibre that rewards careful handling. Dry-clean this garment for the first wash to protect the heavy embroidery and preserve the embellishments. If home-washing is necessary, use cold water and a gentle detergent on the delicate cycle, keeping the kameez turned inside out. Never wring or tumble-dry; lay it flat on a clean cotton towel away from direct sunlight. To store, fold loosely in a muslin cloth rather than plastic, which traps moisture. Press with a cool iron on the reverse side, using a pressing cloth between iron and embroidery.
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