The festive season has a way of sneaking up fast. Suddenly the invitation is on the table, the occasion is in two weeks, and the wardrobe conversation begins. A festive kurta set is the answer that most women come back to every season, every function, every time. Not because it's the safe choice, but because it's a well-made designer kurta set that carries more personality.
At Shashank Arya, the kurta set collection is built around one consistent idea, Indian occasion wear that arrives at a function looking pre-decided. Shashank brings global travel references and layering techniques into every ethnic kurta set he designs.
Kurti That Made the Invitation Feel Underdressed
The Fuschia Kurti with Dhoti is a short, embellished georgette kurti with tassel details, paired with crepe dhoti pants. The fuchsia is the colour that makes every other outfit in the room reconsider its choices. The tassel detailing at the hem catches movement, and the dhoti pants give it enough fluidity to carry through a full evening without losing shape. This is a festive kurta set for the woman who wants to stand out without over-explaining why.
Reds and Hand Embroidered for the Occasion
The Red Kurti with Sharara Set is the most embellished piece in this edit. A tone-on-tone hand-embroidered short kurti in red georgette, fitted at the waist and bust, paired with flared pants and an embroidered tulle dupatta. Layered embroidery is a specific design choice, the motif and the fabric are the same colour, which means the embellishment looks textured rather than decorative. The result is a designer kurta set that carries weight and craftsmanship without looking overdone.
Sky Blue, Mukaish, and a Hi-Low Kaftan Kurta
The Sky Blue Hi-Low Kurta Sharara Set takes the ethnic kurta set format somewhere between a kaftan and a kurta. A relaxed-fit hi-low mukaish georgette kaftan kurta embellished with mukaish work that catches light, finely paired with crepe-lined sharara pants. The hi-low hem gives the kurta a layered look without the weight of a full-length anarkali. This is the kurta set for women that works for evening functions, mehndi ceremonies, and festive dinners where the brief is festive.
The Jacket Did Something the Dupatta Could Never Do
The Green Chanderi Kurta Set is the most layered piece in this group. A chanderi kurta paired with a draped printed jacket in georgette and dupion, with pants to complete the three-piece set. The chanderi base has the natural sheen that makes festive Indian wear feel purposeful rather than formal, and the draped printed jacket adds a layer of complexity that a standard dupatta cannot replicate. This is a designer kurta set for women who want Indian craft without an Indian ceremony.
How to Style a Shashank Arya Festive Kurta Set
Every festive kurta set at Shashank Arya is built with enough detail to carry the look on its own, which means the styling brief is always the same: let the piece lead and keep everything else out of the way.
- Fuschia Kurti with Dhoti: the tassels move, so keep accessories static. Antique gold earrings, nothing at the wrist, juttis or block heels.
- Red Sharara Set: the tone-on-tone embroidery means the colour is the statement. Keep jewellery tonal, deep ruby or gold. Hair up to let the tulle dupatta drape properly.
- Sky Blue Sharara Set: Mukaish is delicate, so pair with equally delicate jewellery. Silver or pearl accessories. The hi-low hem reads best with straight hair or a low bun.
- Green Chanderi Set: The draped jacket is already the third layer. Don't add a fourth. Simple earrings, no necklace, the jacket does the rest.
Explore the Kurta Sets Collection
The festive kurta set collection is built for the woman who wants Indian occasion wear that arrives complete, no second-guessing, no last-minute changes, just the kurta set doing exactly what it was designed to do.
The full festive kurta set for women range at Shashank Arya covers everything from embellished short kurtis to layered chanderi jacket sets, all made to order, all available in custom sizing, all built around the idea that a designer kurta set should arrive at the function looking like the decision was never in doubt.
FAQs
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What is a festive kurta set?
A festive kurta set is an Indian ethnic ensemble that typically includes a kurta, coordinating pants or a sharara, and a dupatta, all designed for celebratory occasions such as Diwali, Eid, weddings, and religious functions. -
What fabrics work best for a designer kurta set?
Georgette, Chanderi, and Mukaish Georgette are among the strongest choices for festive and designer kurta sets. Georgette drapes well and holds embroidery, chanderi has a natural sheen that suits festive lighting, and mukaish adds a fine metallic shimmer. -
What is the difference between an anarkali kurta set and a regular kurta set?
An anarkali kurta set features a long, floor-grazing kurta with a flared silhouette, typically fitted at the bodice and flaring outward below the waist. A regular kurta set is usually knee-length or shorter, with a straighter cut. -
Can an ethnic kurta set be customised for size?
Yes. Most kurta sets at Shashank Arya are available as made-to-order pieces with custom sizing through WhatsApp. The Green Chanderi Kurta Set is available from XS to 6XL as standard, with additional customisation available on request. -
What occasions are kurta sets for women most suitable for?
Festive kurta sets work across a wide range of Diwali celebrations, mehndi and henna ceremonies, family functions, puja gatherings, and casual wedding functions where a lehenga would feel too formal.