A men's kurta chosen for the way it hangs and the way the colour holds. Cotton, chosen because it behaves: it drapes cleanly and does not cling.

It moves between everyday wear and occasions without needing much thought. Indian sizing does not map onto US sizing consistently - go by the measurements, not the letter.

Care is the usual: dry-clean anything with zari or dense embroidery, hand-wash cottons and rayons in cold water, and dry in shade rather than direct sun. Supplied to us by Royal Kurta, whose photography and specifications are used on this page. DesiYaaro is an independent retailer - not the brand owner, and not an authorised dealer of Royal Kurta.