{"product_id":"mustard-kalamkari-hand-block-print-cotton-suit-unstitched","title":"Mustard Kalamkari Block Print Cotton Suit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMustard and cream cotton suit with a kalamkari hand block print — unstitched 3-piece.\u003c\/strong\u003e You receive the fabric pieces, not a finished garment. Shirt, bottom and dupatta, 2.5 metres each, ready for your tailor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShirt:\u003c\/strong\u003e cotton — 2.5 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottom:\u003c\/strong\u003e cotton, kalamkari block print — 2.5 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDupatta:\u003c\/strong\u003e cotton, matching print — 2.5 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e mustard with cream\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStitchable to size 5XL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHand block printed kalamkari\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKalamkari is a narrative print tradition from South India — figures, florals and borders drawn from temple cloth. \u003cstrong\u003eThis one is hand block printed\u003c\/strong\u003e: carved wooden blocks, inked and pressed onto the cloth by hand, one impression at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe say so because most kalamkari at this price is machine printed. We carry both and we tell you which is which — our maroon Chanderi kalamkari suit is a machine print, and its page says so.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eNo lining needed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cotton is opaque enough to wear on its own. That saves you a layer, saves you heat in summer, and saves you a line on your tailoring bill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMustard and cream\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKalamkari motifs need a warm ground to sit on; they were developed for natural-dyed cloth, and they look wrong on a cold white. Mustard with cream is close to how the tradition actually looks, which is why it reads more authentic than the same print on a bright base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat hand printing looks like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRepeats that are not mechanically exact. Impressions heavier in one place than another. Small shifts in colour along the length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThat is the method showing, not a fault.\u003c\/strong\u003e Perfectly uniform kalamkari is machine kalamkari.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to wash it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand wash in cold water with a mild detergent. Dry in shade. Wash separately the first time.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlock printed cotton releases more colour on its first wash than machine print, and there is cream here for it to release onto. Washing it alone that first time is the whole precaution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho this suit is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEveryday summer wear with something behind it. Warm, unshowy, and more interesting close up than from across a room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot the one if you want uniformity, or a bold colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a quiet suit with detail in it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eStitching\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStitching is a separate service, charged on top of the fabric price. Message us with what you need and we will confirm the cost and the timeline. Stitched orders take 7–15 working days before dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash only, cold water, mild detergent. Dry in shade — direct sun fades block print faster than anything else. Wash separately the first time. Iron on medium while slightly damp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReady stock, dispatched within 48 working hours. Delivery in 3–7 business days across India with a tracking link. Shipping is calculated at checkout for orders under ₹3,000. Cash on Delivery is available at a flat ₹150.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this hand block printed or machine printed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand block printed. Carved wooden blocks, pressed by hand, one impression at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is kalamkari?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA narrative print tradition from South India, with motifs drawn from temple cloth — figures, florals and decorative borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is this different from your other kalamkari suits?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is hand block printed on cotton, in mustard and cream. Our maroon kalamkari Chanderi suit is machine printed and its page says so; our red kalamkari cotton suit is also hand block printed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need a lining?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The cotton is opaque enough to wear without one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich pieces are printed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bottom and dupatta carry the kalamkari print. The shirt is plain cotton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is the print uneven in places?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause a person pressed each impression. Irregular repeats and slight colour variation are inherent to hand block printing and are not defects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat fabric is it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCotton, for all three pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I machine wash it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo — hand wash only, cold water, mild detergent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the colour run?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome will release on the first wash. Wash it separately that first time — particularly with cream in the set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much fabric is included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2.5 metres each for the shirt, bottom and dupatta.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this suit stitched?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, it is unstitched — three fabric pieces. Stitching is available from us as a separate paid service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the largest size it can be stitched to?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5XL.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs shipping free on this suit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Free shipping starts at ₹3,000 prepaid and this suit is ₹1,299, so shipping is calculated at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Cash on Delivery available?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, at a flat ₹150 charge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I return it if I change my mind?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. We do not accept returns for change of mind. Claims are limited to a manufacturing defect, transit damage, or the wrong item being sent, with a 360° unboxing video sent to care@studiojazzldh.com within 24 hours of delivery. Approved claims are settled as store credit valid 12 months, not a monetary refund.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"g","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48216346591384,"sku":null,"price":1299.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/5184\/5528\/files\/SAVE_20260308_200303_jpg.jpg?v=1772982375","url":"https:\/\/studiojazzldh.com\/products\/mustard-kalamkari-hand-block-print-cotton-suit-unstitched","provider":"Studiojazzldh","version":"1.0","type":"link"}