Ajrakh × Appliqué · Unstitched Kurta Set - Rustic orange.

A hand block-printed Ajrakh cotton kurta fabric paired with a striking ivory appliqué dupatta, where terracotta elephants stride across a cream ground, each one detailed in indigo and outlined by a hand-cut scalloped border. The kurta piece carries a fine repeat of lotus motifs in madder-red, indigo and ivory — the signature palette of true Ajrakh, printed through the resist-and-mordant tradition of the Khatri artisans of Kutch.

Two crafts, one story: the disciplined geometry of Ajrakh grounding the playful, folk-art whimsy of appliqué elephants. Made to be worn as a full suit, or separated — the dupatta lifts a plain kurta, the Ajrakh yardage stands beautifully on its own.

The tonal shifts and the small irregularities in the block impressions are inherent to the process, not flaws in it.

You may also notice faint gum or paste marks around the appliquéd motifs — this is the natural adhesive used to hold each piece in place while it is being stitched down. It is entirely harmless and washes out completely in the first wash, leaving the cloth clean.

Details
Set includes · Kurta fabric 2.5 m + Dupatta 2.25 m · Unstitched
Fabric · Natural-dyed hand block-printed cotton
Craft · Ajrakh print (Kutch) + Pipli Appliqué (Odisha)

Wash Care
First wash · Soak each piece separately in cold water for 20 minutes — natural dyes may release slightly.
Ongoing · Hand wash cold, mild detergent, wash darks alone. Do not machine wash, bleach, or wring.
Appliqué dupatta · Pat clean gently; do not scrub the raised work. Lay flat to dry in shade.
Iron · Kurta on medium heat; dupatta on reverse side, avoid pressing directly over appliqué motifs.