{"product_id":"grey-red-temple-border-handloom-ikat-cotton-dress-material-2-piece","title":"Grey \u0026 Red Temple Border Handloom Ikat Cotton Dress Material (2 Piece)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a 2 piece unstitched dress material in handwoven ikat cotton — a 2.5 metre top length and a 2.5 metre dupatta, ready to take to your tailor. The top is grey, scattered with fine ikat butta in white, pink and pale yellow that catch the light as the fabric moves. The dupatta is the statement piece: an off-white body with a wide red temple border, the triangular motifs outlined in black, closed with a grey striped end panel. A bottom is not included, so you can choose your own pant fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFabric and weave\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth pieces are 100% cotton, handwoven on a loom. The pattern is ikat, which means the yarn is tie-dyed before it ever goes on the loom — the design is built into the weave rather than printed on top of it. That is why ikat motifs have soft, feathered edges. The slight blur is the mark of the technique, not a flaw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe temple border on the dupatta is the harder half of this set to weave. Those repeating triangles have to line up along the length of the fabric, which means the dyeing and the loom have to agree with each other over metres of cloth. Small shifts in the alignment are normal and are the clearest evidence that a human sat at the loom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause this is handwoven, small irregularities in the weave are normal, and the two pieces may vary very slightly in shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you receive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop fabric — 2.5 metres, grey handloom ikat cotton with multicoloured butta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDupatta — 2.5 metres, off-white handloom ikat cotton with a red temple border, black outlining and a grey striped end panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTassels are attached at the dupatta ends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottom fabric is not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to wear it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed, off-white and grey is one of the oldest combinations in South Indian dressing, and it does not date. The grey top keeps it modern and wearable; the temple border on the dupatta is what lifts the set into occasion wear. This is a Pongal morning, a temple visit, a wedding lunch or a family function — and equally a working day if you leave the dupatta folded plainly rather than pleated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the bottom, a plain grey cotton pant matched to the top is the quietest and strongest choice, letting the dupatta carry the whole outfit. A deep red pant picking up the border is the bolder version, though it makes for a heavier look. Off-white is the third option and the most classic. Avoid a second print — the temple border is doing enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemple jewellery is the obvious pairing here, and for once the obvious answer is the right one — the motif on the border and the motif on the jewellery come from the same visual tradition. Gold or antique-finish works beautifully against the red. Oxidised silver is the cooler alternative if you want the grey to lead instead. One statement piece, not three.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBefore you stitch\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend dry cleaning the fabric before the first wash. Cotton can shrink a little, so take both pieces to your tailor exactly as they arrive and let them measure before cutting. How much fabric your kurta needs depends on your height, the length you want and your sleeve style, so it is worth a conversation with your tailor before the scissors come out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash separately in cold water with a mild detergent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry cleaning is recommended for the first wash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo bleach, no harsh chemicals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash dark and light colours separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not soak, wring or twist the fabric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLine dry in the shade — direct sun fades cotton faster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm iron only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping and returns\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree shipping on all prepaid orders within India. Cash on Delivery is available across India with a ₹150 cash-handling charge. Orders are dispatched within 1 working day and usually reach metro cities in 2–3 days and other cities in 5–7 days. Returns are accepted within 5 days of receipt with an unedited parcel-opening video; exchanges within 3 days, in original condition and packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions buyers ask\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat exactly is included in this 2 piece set?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou receive two pieces of unstitched fabric: a 2.5 metre grey top length and a 2.5 metre off-white dupatta with a red temple border, both in handloom ikat cotton. A bottom or pant fabric is not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a temple border?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the row of repeating triangles running along the edge of the fabric, shaped after the outline of a temple gopuram. On this dupatta the triangles are woven in red and outlined in black against the off-white ground. It is a woven border, not a printed or stitched-on one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this real handwoven ikat, or a printed design?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is handwoven ikat. The yarn is resist-dyed before weaving, so the pattern exists inside the fabric and appears on both sides. A printed imitation sits only on the surface and looks noticeably paler on the reverse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the fabric made of?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth the top and the dupatta are 100% cotton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the dupatta come with tassels?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The tassels are already attached at both ends of the dupatta — nothing needs to be added by your tailor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill 2.5 metres be enough for my kurta?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe top fabric is 2.5 metres. Whether that is enough depends on your height, the kurta length you want and your sleeve style, so please confirm with your tailor before cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShould I wash the fabric before stitching it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend dry cleaning before the first wash rather than washing it at home. Cotton can shrink slightly, and dry cleaning first avoids a surprise after the kurta is already stitched.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the red run onto the off-white?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed is the shade that needs the most care in the first few washes, and this dupatta carries red and off-white in the same piece. Wash it separately in cold water, never soak it, and keep it away from lighter clothes. Dry cleaning the first time is the safest route. Line dry in the shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat bottom fabric should I pair with it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA plain grey cotton pant matched to the top is the quietest and strongest choice. Deep red picking up the border is bolder, and off-white is the most classic. Avoid a second printed fabric — the temple border is doing enough on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this suitable for a festival or a wedding function?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Red, off-white and grey with a temple border reads as occasion wear — it suits Pongal, a temple visit, a wedding lunch or a family function. Being cotton, it stays comfortable through a long day rather than only for photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDo you deliver Cash on Delivery?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Cash on Delivery is available across India, with a ₹150 cash-handling charge. Prepaid orders ship free within India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I return it if it doesn't suit me?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReturns are accepted within 5 days of receiving your order, with an unedited video of the parcel being opened from start to finish. Exchanges are accepted within 3 days, with the fabric in its original condition and packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA note on colour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlight colour variation can occur because of camera settings and lighting, and red in particular shifts between scarlet and deeper maroon depending on the light it is photographed in. Returns and exchanges are not accepted for this reason alone — which is exactly why we are happy to show you the fabric on a video call first.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ethnic Vastrr","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50327136207105,"sku":"DM-IKT-009-GRYRED","price":2620.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0751\/8135\/9361\/files\/image_06.jpg?v=1789403734","url":"https:\/\/ethnicvastrr.com\/products\/grey-red-temple-border-handloom-ikat-cotton-dress-material-2-piece","provider":"Ethnic Vastrr","version":"1.0","type":"link"}