Festive Edit 2026: Jaipuri Kurta Sets for Diwali and Wedding Season
New Delhi : The festive season in India rarely means one outfit. There is Karwa Chauth, Diwali, family pujas, and then a run of weddings with Mehendi, Haldi and Sangeet functions. Most women want looks that feel special without being heavy, expensive or hard to wear for hours.
That is why Jaipuri kurta sets have become a festive favourite. Rajasthan's crafts, from Bandhani and Leheriya to hand embroidery and Kota Doria weaves, bring colour and texture while staying comfortable. Here are five looks worth considering this season.
1. Bandhani Anarkali sets for Diwali
Bandhani is the classic Rajasthani festive craft. Its tiny tie-dye dots in red, green or yellow look celebratory without heavy embellishment. Choose an Anarkali silhouette for flare and movement, and pair it with a matching dupatta. Lightweight Kota Doria or premium cotton versions stay comfortable through long puja evenings.
Style tip: Add oxidised jhumkas and a bindi; the print does the rest.
2. Leheriya dupatta sets for daytime functions
Leheriya's diagonal waves look fresh in daylight, which makes it ideal for brunches, pujas and Haldi ceremonies. Yellow, green and blue Leheriya sets photograph beautifully outdoors.
Style tip: Keep jewellery minimal and choose juttis in a contrast colour.
3. Hand-embroidered tissue sets for evening events
For Diwali parties and Sangeet nights, shimmer tissue fabrics with hand embroidery or appliqué add festive shine without sequins. Asymmetric hems and pant sets give the look a modern edge.
Style tip: Let the embroidery lead and skip a heavy necklace.
4. Chanderi and mul sets for family gatherings
Mul Chanderi kurta sets with light embroidery strike a balance between festive and comfortable. They work well for long family days when you are hosting, cooking and celebrating all at once.
Style tip: A contrast dupatta instantly dresses up a simple set.
5. Bright cotton sets for Mehendi
Mehendi functions call for colour and ease of movement. Breathable cotton or Kota Doria sets in green, yellow or pink are practical choices, since you may be seated for hours while henna is applied.
Style tip: Choose short or three-quarter sleeves to keep your hands and arms free.
Where to shop
Jaipur-based labels such as The Jaipur Studio have built their festive kurta sets around these crafts, with Bandhani Anarkalis, Leheriya skirt sets and hand-embroidered tissue sets mostly between ₹2,600 and ₹4,900. The brand also has dedicated edits for wedding functions, including Mehendi outfits, Haldi and Sangeet, with sizes from M-38 to 9XL-58.
Quick festive checklist
• Order two to three weeks early to allow for delivery and any exchange.
• Pick fabric by venue: cotton and Kota Doria for daytime and outdoors, tissue and Chanderi for evenings.
• Wash natural-dye pieces separately in cold water, as Bandhani and Leheriya may release some colour at first.
• Plan one versatile set that works for both a puja and a wedding function to get more wear from it.
This season, a well-chosen Jaipuri kurta set can carry you from Diwali to the last wedding function, in comfort and with a little bit of Rajasthan's colour.
