With a plain kurta or a linen set
Solid colours are the easiest match. A bright bag against a plain kurta, a linen co-ord or an all-white or all-black outfit looks planned without any effort. The chevrons on Noor and the teal and pink squares on Mina both work this way.
With a printed lawn suit
When the suit is already busy, pick a bag in one quiet colour and let the stitch do the talking. Sora, in camel beige, sits well next to most prints, and its earthy tone also suits linen and casual workwear.
With denim
Jeans and a white shirt are a blank page. A warm yellow such as Rozi or the mustard gold of Zarina adds the colour. Wide-leg jeans and a white button-down with a small crossbody is a combination that rarely fails.
NoorEmbroidered crossbodyRs 6,250Rs 12,500
SoraBasketweave shoulder toteRs 2,999Rs 5,999
RoziCrochet shoulder toteRs 2,999Rs 5,999
ZarinaCrochet bucket bagRs 2,999Rs 5,999
Three ways to tie a crochet bandana
The Zia hair bandana has extra-long ties with pink tassels, so one piece gives you several looks:
- Tied under your hair at the nape of the neck, over loose waves.
- Over a messy topknot, with the tassels left to fall.
- Across the forehead, for a seventies festival look.
The Gula waist scarf ties the same way around the hips, low, mid or high, over jeans or a plain dress.
One last rule
Repeat one colour from the bag somewhere small: a pink dupatta border, a yellow earring, a teal bangle. It ties the outfit together and makes a handmade piece look like it was always part of the plan.