What makes hand block printed cotton kurta sets good for summer?

Hand block-printed cotton is ideal for summer because of two properties working together: the cotton fabric breathes and absorbs moisture, while the block print process uses natural dyes that don't require a heavy or treated base fabric. The result is a lightweight, breathable garment that stays cool through the day. Machine-printed or polyester-blend alternatives look similar in photos but feel completely different in heat.

How should I style a block print kurta set?

Block print does the visual work for you — the pattern is the feature. Keep everything else simple: minimal jewellery, no heavy dupatta, clean silhouette. For everyday wear, leave the dupatta off or drape it loosely. For a function, add one contrast accessory (a different colour dupatta, earrings in the print's accent colour). The print looks best when it has room to be the focus.

How do I wash a hand block printed cotton kurta?

Hand wash or machine wash on a gentle cycle in cold water. Do not bleach. Wash dark-coloured block prints separately for the first two washes — natural dyes can bleed slightly. Dry in shade rather than direct sun to preserve the colour. Iron on medium heat while slightly damp for best results. With this care, block-printed cotton holds its colour and print quality for years.

Is block printed ethnic wear suitable for office wear?

Yes — a well-cut block print kurta pant set in a professional colour (navy, white, soft blue, earthy tones) is appropriate for most Indian offices. Avoid very bright or heavily printed pieces for formal meetings; subtler prints or smaller motifs read as more professional. Cotton block prints are especially good for the office because they're comfortable for long days and don't wrinkle dramatically.

Cotton, Block Prints & a Little Bit of Magic: Ekohum's New Summer Arrivals

There's a particular kind of relief that comes from slipping into pure cotton on a hot Indian afternoon — the kind no fabric blend can fake. This season, Ekohum is leaning all the way into that feeling. Our newest drop is ten pieces deep, built entirely around breathable cotton, hand-block prints, and silhouettes that move with you instead of against you.

Whether you're dressing for a wedding lunch, a long workday, or just want something that doesn't wilt by 2 PM — there's a set here for you.

Kurta-Pant-Dupatta Sets: For When You Want the Full Look

If you love the drama of a dupatta but the practicality of pants, start here.

Peach Cotton Suit Set with Dobby Kurta, Shifli Pant & Kota Doria Dupatta — ₹5,450. A sleeveless, calf-length kurta in cotton dobby, paired with shifli-textured pants and a block-printed Kota Doria dupatta. Soft, sophisticated, and built for summer weddings.

Pink & Green Block Printed Cotton Kurta Pant with Kota Doria Dupatta — ₹6,190. Pintucked detailing, delicate beadwork at the neckline, and a dupatta that does all the talking. Easily our most festive piece in the new drop.

Green & Pink Block Print Cotton Kurta Pant with Kota Doria Dupatta — ₹5,590. A sleeveless, straight-cut kurta with understated elegance — proof that block prints don't have to be loud to make an impact.

Kurta with Farshi Salwar: Flowy, Floor-Length, Unforgettable

For when you want volume and movement without sacrificing comfort.

The farshi salwar solves a problem most Indian silhouettes don't — it gives you floor-length drama without the weight.

Peach Cotton Embroidered Kurta with White Farshi Salwar — ₹4,975. Delicate embroidery on a short kurta, balanced by a crisp white farshi salwar for contrast.

Green & Pink Block Printed Cotton Kurta with White Farshi Salwar — ₹3,290. A short, charming kurta over a classic plain farshi — effortless and easy to dress up or down.

Purple Block Printed Shifli Cotton Kurta with Farshi Salwar — ₹3,725. Intricate shifli cutwork on the sleeves and front panel, paired with traditional farshi flow.

Angrakha Kurta Pant Sets: Classic Silhouette, Modern Comfort

The A-line Angrakha cut is back, and it's just as flattering as you remember.

Purple Block Printed Cotton Angrakha Kurta Pant Set — ₹4,325. Elegant beadwork on the neckline elevates this classic, refined silhouette.

Blue Block Printed Cotton Angrakha Kurta Pant Set — ₹4,325. Same beautiful A-line construction in a cooling blue block print — perfect for everyday wear that still feels put-together.

Co-Ord Sets: Easy, Breezy, Everyday Ethnic

For the days you want to look intentional without trying too hard.

Green & Pink Block Printed Cotton Co-Ord Set — ₹3,190. Our most accessible new piece, and an ideal entry point if you're new to co-ords.

Pink & Green Block Printed Cotton Co-Ord Set with Salwar — ₹3,725. A knee-length top with a comfortable, casual-meets-luxe attitude — ethnic wear you could genuinely run errands in.

Why Cotton, Why Now

Every piece in this drop is built on pure or blended cotton for one simple reason: comfort shouldn't be optional, especially in Indian summers. Add in hand-block printing — a craft that means no two pieces are ever entirely identical — and you get clothing with character, not just colour.

Hand-block printing means no two pieces are ever entirely identical. You're not buying a pattern. You're buying a specific impression of a hand on cloth.

The block-print tradition in Rajasthan is one of the most technically demanding in Indian craft — the repeat, the registration, the colour sequencing all require a level of skill that takes years to develop. When you wear a hand-block print, that knowledge is in the fabric.

Find Your Set

All ten pieces are live now in sizes XS to 2XL, while stocks last.