Three Piece Wedding Kurta Pajama Set with Poly-Velvet Jacket
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
The poly-velvet jacket in this set draws from a long subcontinental love affair with velvet, a fabric that arrived via Persian trade routes and was swiftly adopted by Mughal court tailors for its depth of colour and ceremonial weight. Garnet and Olympian Blue were precisely the shades favoured in princely wardrobes, where velvet caught candlelight at dusk gatherings. The cotton-flax kurta beneath offers an honest counterpoint: woven for breathability and drape, it grounds the formality of velvet in something liveable, something suited to the long, unhurried hours of an Indian wedding celebration.
How to style
For a mehendi or sangeet, pair the Garnet set with tan mojris and a single strand of rudraksha beads for an effect that is festive without being overwrought. At a formal baraat, the Olympian Blue reads beautifully alongside a cream silk dupatta worn loosely across the shoulder. For a winter reception, layer the velvet jacket over just the kurta-pajama and close with pearl buttons left at the collar; finish with white leather juttis. Each reading of this set shifts its register from celebratory warmth to composed, understated elegance.
Fabric & care
The cotton-flax kurta and pajama should be washed separately in cold water on a gentle cycle, or hand washed with a mild detergent, then dried flat in shade to prevent the flax fibres from stiffening. The poly-velvet jacket requires dry cleaning to preserve its pile and sheen; never wring or press it directly. Store the jacket hanging on a broad-shouldered hanger to prevent pile compression. Keep all three pieces away from prolonged sunlight, which will fade the depth of Garnet and Olympian Blue over repeated exposure.
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