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Burnt Orange Mirror Work Kurta Set With Dupatta
"Mirror work that catches the sun at the right moment"
- Weaver cluster
- the atelier
- Loom-weeks
- Eight
- Karigars
- Hand-finished
- Cut for you
- 4–8 weeks
$890.00
Inclusive of GST. Duties paid to AU · NZ · SG · UK · US · CA · UAE.
The craft
Mirror work. Made by hand.
Hand-worked in Kutch — mirror work and bandhani are the two crafts this region does better than anywhere else. Each mirror is individually stitched using the traditional shisha technique — a series of chain-stitch loops that hold the mirror in place without glue. The orange fabric is dyed before the mirrors are applied.
From the founder's letter
"Mirror work that catches the sun at the right moment"
Styling notes
From Ketki.
Copper or gold juttis pick up the warmth of the burnt orange
Keep jewellery minimal — terracotta beads or a single antique pendant
Wear the dupatta draped across one shoulder for a relaxed festive look
Fabric & technique
Georgette.
- Craft
- Mirror work · Bandhani
- Made for you
- Pre-stitched · standard fit ladder
Care of the piece
Looked after, this lasts.
- Hand-wash gently in cold water — vigorous washing loosens the shisha stitching over time
- Lay flat to dry; do not wring — the mirror work can distort the fabric if twisted
Worried about a stain or a thread pull? Message the atelier before you take it to a cleaner — we know who handles this fabric in Melbourne.
Sizes in this piece
Cut to your size.
The standard sizes we hold this piece in are below. Between two, or outside the range? The atelier will cut it to your own measurements — same price, four to eight weeks.
Choose a size, or commission in your own measurements.
Select a size to commissionDashed chips are not currently in stock — we can still cut the piece to your measurements. Sizes follow Australian Standards AS/NZS 4344. Unsure between two? Book the stylist call and we'll size you over WhatsApp video.
How sizes map to AU measurements
| AU size | Bust (cm) | Waist (cm) | Hip (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| AU 6 | 80 | 60 | 86 |
| AU 8 | 84 | 64 | 90 |
| AU 10 | 88 | 68 | 94 |
| AU 12 | 92 | 72 | 98 |
| AU 14 | 96 | 76 | 102 |
| AU 16 | 102 | 82 | 108 |
| AU 18 | 108 | 88 | 114 |
| AU 20 | 114 | 94 | 120 |
| AU 22 | 120 | 100 | 126 |
Take your measurements over light clothing, snug but not pulled tight. Bust: across the fullest part. Waist: the natural indent above the navel. Hip: the fullest part below the waist.
Cut for you
We cut to your measurements. Four to eight weeks at the loom. We'll be in touch the day your piece is finished.
Designed in Melbourne. Crafted across India. Patterns cut by the Melbourne atelier; fabric and craft sourced from named weaver clusters across Banaras, Lucknow, and Kutch.
Shipping
Worldwide, duties included.
Express insured shipping from the Melbourne atelier. Inclusive of GST. Duties paid by Aratrikkaz to AU, NZ, SG, UK, US, CA, UAE. Tracking issued on dispatch.
Returns
14 days on pre-stitched.
Pre-stitched, in original condition, tags intact. Custom-stitched pieces are made to your measurements and are non-returnable — your stylist call sizes you first.
Gift wrap
Wrapped in muslin, by hand.
Hand-folded muslin, raw-silk ribbon, founder's note. Add a personal message at checkout. Included on every piece — no surcharge.
Alterations
From AUD $80.
Hemming, side-seam adjustments, blouse re-fitting at the Melbourne atelier. Typical AUD $80–150 depending on the piece. Book a follow-up fitting after your piece arrives.
How you pay
Card, wallet, or four payments.
Afterpay, Klarna, and Zip split your order into four interest-free fortnightly payments. Apple Pay, Google Pay, and all major cards processed by Stripe. Currency: AUD.
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