Neel
Made to order · stitched for you
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Khaddar has a real hand — you can feel the weave. The phulkari palla is dense enough that it stands up on its own edge. This is the only suit in the house where you hear the cloth before you see it.
Roka · Family gathering · Gurdwara · Vaisakhi
Silhouette: Straight indigo kurta with an indigo patiala salwar and a border-worked phulkari palla
- Kurta shell
- 100% indigo-dyed khaddar cotton (hand-loomed, 120gsm)
- Kurta lining
- None — khaddar carries itself
- Salwar
- 100% indigo-dyed khaddar cotton (matching kurta)
- Palla (phulkari dupatta)
- 100% khaddar base, worked in silk floss (pat) in phulkari counted stitch — dense marigold-and-rust border along the palla edges, indigo khaddar in the centre
- Kurta length
- 42 in / 107 cm from shoulder
- Salwar length
- 40 in / 102 cm
- Palla dimensions
- 2.4 metres × 1 metre
- Palla phulkari coverage
- Full-field — every square inch worked, no exposed khaddar
- The phulkari palla is worked from the reverse side of the khaddar — you never see the karigar's hand from the front, only the geometry of the finished stitch. This is the real chope method.
- Pat silk floss in three tones of orange — solid on the front, revealing khaddar only where the geometry demands.
- Kurta itself is left quiet — a single line of ivory kantha along the yoke, nothing more. The palla is the story.
- Never dry-clean the palla — the pat silk floss shrinks. Hand-wash in cold water with a mild pH-neutral soap. Roll in cotton towel to remove water. Air dry flat.
- Store rolled around a mulmul tube, never folded.
- Rest between wears — khaddar breathes best in the open.
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This suit is at its best with almost no jewellery — just small studs, one thin gold bangle, a matte silver kara. The palla is worn baaga-style over one shoulder, not draped like a chunni. Juttis in phulkari colours — orange or mustard.
"The suit for the woman who has read Amrita Pritam and wants to wear the truth of Punjab, not the memory of it. This is our most honest garment — one karigar, one palla, three months."
About this suit
What silhouette is Neel?
Neel is a Punjabi anarkali — a floor-length frock silhouette with fitted bodice and flared kali skirt, paired with churidar and a dupatta.
Is Neel a bridal anarkali?
Neel is cut for the Cocktail and Reception hours. Some brides commission Neel as their Anand Karaj suit when they want depth of colour instead of red.
What is the embroidery on Neel?
Hand chikankari (white-thread shadow work) across the yoke and hem — the indigo silk holds the chikankari like a night sky holds moonlight.
What is the price of Neel?
Price on request over WhatsApp. Colour depth and chikankari density are chosen with you.
How long does Neel take?
Ten to twelve weeks. Chikankari cannot be rushed — one hand, one shadow at a time.
How is Neel sized?
Every Neel is made to measure. On the first WhatsApp call we walk you through the twelve measurements we take — kurta, sleeve, chest, waist, hip, bottom length, and bottom seat, plus dupatta preference. We fit bust 32"–46" and heights 5'0"–5'10" comfortably; for sizes outside this range, we welcome the conversation.
Can Neel be shipped internationally?
Ji, Neel is shipped duties-paid to Canada, USA, UK, UAE, Australia, and across India. Bridal density adds insured shipping, tracked door-to-door, with signature on delivery.
What is the timeline for Neel?
10–12 weeks from confirmed measurements — the palla alone takes 3 months. for the standard commission. Not offered as bridal density. Neel is a heritage day suit; if you want phulkari at bridal density, we build you a Peengh commission.