Kesari Dabu Print Cotton Dress Material

Dabu is a mud-resist technique: artisans press a paste of clay, gum and lime onto the cloth with carved blocks, dust it with sawdust and dye it, so the resisted areas stay pale. The result is a soft, slightly crackled pattern that only handwork can give.

Shown here in orange, in cotton. Chosen piece by piece for Saptadhārā.

The details

• Kurta Fabric Length: 2.25 Meter
• Bottom Fabric Length: 2.00 Meter
• Dupatta Length: 2.00 Meter
• Set Includes: Kurta Fabric, Bottom Fabric and Dupatta

In the box: Unstitched Kurta, Pant and Dupatta

Caring for it

• Dry clean for the first wash; afterwards gentle hand wash in cold water with a mild detergent.
• Dry in shade and iron on the reverse at low heat, never directly on zari or print.
• Store folded in muslin, away from damp and direct sun.

Every length is printed, dyed and dried by hand. Made by hand, so small irregularities are a mark of the maker, not a flaw.