Practical guide

Care & size guide.

Fabric-by-fabric wash notes, a pre-shrink primer for unstitched cloth, and a size chart in both inches and centimetres.

Fabric-by-fabric care.

Wash cold, line-dry in shade. These are the house rules. Fabric-specific notes below override general advice.

Fabric	First wash	Regular wash	Iron	Notes
Pure cotton	Cold, separate	Machine, gentle cycle	Medium heat, damp	Colour may release on first wash — wash separately.
Mulmul	Cold, by hand	Hand-wash preferred	Low heat, on the reverse	Soft and lightweight; avoid wringing, squeeze gently.
Silk-blend	Dry-clean only	Dry-clean only	Cool, on the reverse	Never bleach. Spot-clean with a clean, slightly damp cloth.
Chiffon	Hand-wash, cold	Hand-wash, cold	Very low, on the reverse	Dry flat on a towel; hanging wet can stretch the weave.
Georgette	Hand-wash, cold	Machine, delicate bag	Low heat, on the reverse	Dry in shade; prolonged sun fades the dye.
Lawn	Cold, hand-wash	Machine, gentle	Medium heat, damp	Shrinks ~3% on first wash; pre-shrink before cutting.
Velvet	Dry-clean only	Dry-clean only	Steam, never direct	Brush pile in one direction after steaming.

Unstitched cloth needs a once-over before cutting. These four steps save the kurta that would otherwise shrink after its first wash.

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Cold-soak for 30 minutes. Plain water, no detergent. Cotton and lawn release dye on the first soak; rinse until the water runs clear.
Gentle hand-wash. A mild detergent, no bleach. Don't wring — squeeze the water out slowly.
Dry flat, in shade. Direct sun fades the dye and can warp the weave. A clean towel on a table works.
Iron before cutting. A medium-heat iron on the reverse side, while the cloth is still slightly damp. This sets the final dimensions before your tailor cuts.

Body measurements, not garment measurements. Our stitched pieces are cut with 2–3 inches of ease on the bust and waist.

Size	Bust (in)	Waist (in)	Hip (in)	Bust (cm)	Waist (cm)	Hip (cm)
XS	32	26	35	81	66	89
S	34	28	37	86	71	94
M	36	30	39	91	76	99
L	38	32	41	97	81	104
XL	40	34	43	102	86	109
XXL	42	36	45	107	91	114

A soft tape, taken over light clothing or bare skin — not over a kurta. Stand relaxed, arms at your sides.

Bust. Around the fullest part of the chest, under the arms. Tape parallel to the floor.
Waist. Around the narrowest point, usually an inch above the navel. Don't pull tight.
Hip. Around the fullest part of the hips, about 7–8 inches below the waist.
Shoulder. From the outer edge of one shoulder seam to the other, across the back.

Send us the measurements on WhatsApp and we'll match them to a size, or suggest a tailor-friendly unstitched piece.