Kameez is made of a rich green and gold pure banarsi brocade, it has a Nehru style collar and is heavily embellished in a variety of beads, sequins, fine dhabka in gold and copper and lots of sparkling diamante stones. The back is plain with a zip half day it. Some of the stitches under the arm have come loose and will need re-stitching.
Salwar is plain banarsi chiffon, a dark red with gold thread woven through it.
Dupatta is made of the same fabric as the salwar.
This is a stunning really elegant suit, worn once and in excellent condition. This is not the original salwar and dupatta to the suit however it is an excellent match.
Measurements taken with the garments laid flat.
Kameez
- Underarm to underarm - 55cm
- Bust (taken approximately 3”/7cm down from the armpit) - 49cm
- Waist - taken 8“/19cm approximately down from the armpit - 47cm
- Length of sleeves - armpit to cuff end -.28 cm
- Kameez - seam allowance each side - 0cm
- Kameez length - from under armpit to hem - 77cm
- Kameez length - from front shoulder to hem - 98cm
- Zip fitting – at the back
Salwar
- Length - 100cm
- Waist – 90cm fully stretched , this is elasticated
- Width of hem - 21cm
