Magenta Multicolour Print Organza Suit

Magenta Multicolour Print Organza Suit

This is a magenta organza suit with a multicolour print and mirror work, supplied as a 3-piece set with a matching organza dupatta and a taffeta bottom. It is stitchable to your own measurement up to size 5XL.

What you receive

• Shirt — organza, printed with mirror work, 2.5 m
• Dupatta — organza, 2.5 m
• Bottom — taffeta, 2.5 m
• 3-piece unstitched set, 7.5 metres in total

Magenta with multicolour

Magenta is a deep pink with a purple lean — brighter and cooler than a rani pink, and one of the strongest colours in festive wear. Here it is the base, with a multicolour print running across it.

That is a bold combination and worth being honest about: this is not a suit that blends in. If you like being the brightest thing in the room it does the job better than almost anything else in the range. If you tend towards neutrals, it is not the piece for you.

The mirror work

Mirror work — shisha in Hindi, abhla in Gujarati — is the craft of stitching small mirrors onto fabric. Each one is held in place by a ring of thread worked around its edge, since a mirror cannot be sewn through. It is a tradition rooted in Gujarat, Rajasthan and Sindh, where the mirrors were believed to deflect the evil eye by reflecting it back.

What it does on a garment is unlike any other embellishment: mirrors do not merely catch light, they throw it. A sequin glints; a mirror sends a point of light across a room as you move. Against a strong magenta the effect is particularly striking, because the reflected light reads bright against the depth of the colour.

The fabric

The shirt and dupatta are organza — crisp and lightweight with a soft sheen, holding their shape rather than falling close to the body. That structure matters for mirror work: organza stays taut enough to hold the weight of the mirrors flat against the surface, where a softer fabric would pucker around each one. The bottom is taffeta, which gives the stitched salwar or trouser a firmer drape.

Organza is light, but it is less absorbent and less breathable than cotton or muslin. For a full day in real heat, a cotton suit will be more comfortable; organza is the choice when you want structure and shine.

Where to wear it

A celebration piece, and an evening one in particular — mirror work needs light to do its work, and it comes alive under lamps in a way it cannot in flat daylight. It suits a sangeet, a mehendi, a wedding function, a reception, Navratri, or a party. Navratri especially: mirror work is at the heart of the garba and chaniya choli tradition it comes from.

Stitching this suit

The suit is supplied unstitched, so the neckline, sleeve length and fit are yours to decide. It can be stitched up to size 5XL. Organza is sheer, so most customers have the shirt stitched with a lining — and on a strong colour the lining shade will affect how the magenta finally reads. Tell your tailor there is mirror work before cutting: seams need to be placed around the mirrors rather than through them, and it is worth deciding where the brightest areas should fall on the finished shirt. StudioJazz offers a stitching service; share what you have in mind and we will discuss it with you. Unstitched orders are dispatched within 48 working hours; stitched orders take 7 to 15 working days depending on the work involved.

Care

Dry clean only, and tell your cleaner the piece carries mirror work. Never iron directly over the mirrors — heat can craze them and can melt the thread ring holding them. Hang the suit rather than folding it, and keep it away from anything that could catch and lift a mirror: rough jewellery, velcro, bag zips.

Shipping

Dispatched within 48 working hours of order confirmation and delivered across India in 3 to 7 business days. Free shipping on orders above Rs. 1,500 — this set qualifies. StudioJazz has shipped to 13 countries; international shipping is available on request.

A note on colour and work

Natural variation in colour, print placement and the placement of the mirrors is characteristic of this kind of fabric and is not a defect. Strong colours photograph differently from how they look in hand, and mirrors photograph differently again depending on the light — so expect some difference between the images and the piece you receive.

Frequently asked questions

What colour is this suit?

A magenta base with a multicolour print. Magenta is a deep pink with a purple lean — brighter and cooler than a rani pink.

What is mirror work?

Mirror work — shisha or abhla — is the craft of stitching small mirrors onto fabric, each held by a ring of thread worked around its edge. It comes from Gujarat, Rajasthan and Sindh.

How is mirror work different from sequins?

A sequin glints. A mirror reflects — it throws a point of light across a room as you move, which is why mirror work reads much brighter than sequin work of the same size.

Is this printed or embellished?

Both. The base carries a multicolour print, with mirror work applied over it.

What are the three pieces made of?

The shirt and dupatta are organza. The bottom is taffeta.

Is organza comfortable in heat?

It is lightweight, but less absorbent and less breathable than cotton or muslin. For a long day in real heat a cotton suit will be more comfortable; organza is the choice when you want structure and shine.

Does organza need a lining?

Organza is sheer, so most customers have the shirt lined. On a strong colour the lining shade will also affect how the magenta reads, so choose it with your tailor.

What should I tell my tailor?

That the fabric carries mirror work. Seams need to be placed around the mirrors rather than through them, so it is worth planning the cut before anything is cut.

Is this suitable for Navratri?

Particularly so. Mirror work is at the heart of the garba and chaniya choli tradition it comes from, and the mirrors catch light as you move.

How do I care for mirror work?

Dry clean only, and tell your cleaner. Never iron directly over the mirrors — heat can craze them and melt the thread holding them. Keep the suit away from rough jewellery, velcro and zips that could lift a mirror.

What's included and how much fabric?

Three pieces of 2.5 metres each — shirt, bottom and dupatta — 7.5 metres in total.

Can this be stitched to my size?

It can be stitched up to size 5XL, and the neckline, sleeve length and fit are yours to choose.

Do you stitch it, and what does that cost?

Yes, StudioJazz offers stitching. Charges depend on the design and the amount of work involved — message us and we will confirm the cost before you proceed.

Do you ship internationally?

StudioJazz has shipped to 13 countries. International shipping is available on request — message us with your location before ordering.