Yellow & Grey Handloom Ikat Cotton Dress Material (2 Piece)

This 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 a warm yellow, carrying small white ikat butta spread evenly across the fabric. The dupatta is grey, woven with larger white diamond ikat motifs and finished with a yellow contrast end. A bottom is not included, so you can choose your own pant fabric.

Fabric and weave

Both 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.

Because this is handwoven, small irregularities in the weave are normal, and the two pieces may vary very slightly in shade. This is what separates a handloom ikat from a machine print.

What you receive

• Top fabric — 2.5 metres, yellow handloom ikat cotton
• Dupatta — 2.5 metres, grey handloom ikat cotton with a yellow contrast end
• Bottom fabric is not included

The dupatta does not come with tassels attached. The ends are left as loose threads, which you or your tailor can knot into tassels in whatever style you like. We would rather tell you this here than have you discover it when the parcel is opened.

How to wear it

Yellow and grey is a quieter pairing than most ikat sets — the grey cools the yellow down, so it reads as composed rather than loud. That makes this one of the more versatile pieces in the range. It carries a working day, a morning function, a temple visit or a Navratri afternoon equally well, and cotton keeps it comfortable through all of them.

For the bottom, a plain grey cotton pant is the safest choice and lets the yellow top lead. A yellow pant matched to the top gives you a tonal, single-colour look with only the dupatta breaking it. Avoid a second print — ikat is a strong enough pattern to carry the outfit alone.

Yellow takes gold and brass beautifully, while the grey holds oxidised silver just as well — so either metal works here, which is not true of every set. Jhumkas or a single neckpiece, and nothing more. Keep it to one statement piece.

Before you stitch

We 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.

Care

• Hand wash separately in cold water with a mild detergent
• Dry cleaning is recommended for the first wash
• No bleach, no harsh chemicals
• Wash dark and light colours separately
• Do not soak, wring or twist the fabric
• Line dry in the shade — direct sun fades cotton faster
• Warm iron only

Shipping and returns

Free 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.

Questions buyers ask

What exactly is included in this 2 piece set?

You receive two pieces of unstitched fabric: a 2.5 metre yellow top length and a 2.5 metre grey dupatta, both in handloom ikat cotton. A bottom or pant fabric is not included.

Does the dupatta come with tassels?

No. The dupatta arrives with loose threads at both ends rather than finished tassels. You or your tailor can knot them into tassels in whatever style and thickness you prefer. Many customers like this, because they can match the tassel style to the kurta they are having stitched.

Is this real handwoven ikat, or a printed design?

It 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.

What is the fabric made of?

Both the top and the dupatta are 100% cotton.

Will 2.5 metres be enough for my kurta?

The 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.

Should I wash the fabric before stitching it?

We 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.

Will the grey run onto the yellow?

Wash the two pieces separately in cold water, especially for the first few washes, and keep them away from lighter clothes. Yellow is the shade that shows a transferred colour most clearly, so it is worth the extra care early on. Line dry in the shade — cotton fades faster in direct sun.

What bottom fabric should I pair with it?

A plain grey cotton pant is the strongest and safest pairing. A yellow pant matched to the top gives you a tonal look with only the dupatta breaking it. Avoid a second printed fabric — ikat is a strong enough pattern on its own.

Is this an everyday set or a festive one?

It works as both. Yellow and grey is a calmer combination than a jewel-toned set, so it suits an office day or a college day as easily as a morning function, a temple visit or a Navratri afternoon.

Do you deliver Cash on Delivery?

Yes. Cash on Delivery is available across India, with a ₹150 cash-handling charge. Prepaid orders ship free within India.

Can I return it if it doesn't suit me?

Returns 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.

A note on colour

Slight colour variation can occur because of camera settings and lighting, and yellow in particular shifts between warm and pale 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.