Pakhee

Pakhee - Soft, Breathable Summer Indian Wear for the Season

There is a specific kind of grace in the way a bird caught in a summer breeze moves — unhurried, light, and entirely free. This collection is our ode to that weightless feeling. We’ve taken the softest hand-woven threads and turned them into silhouettes that breathe with you. Think of these as your "Afternoon Notes" — pieces meant for slow walks in a quiet courtyard or a long, sun-drenched lunch.

Not quite a uniform, but a memory of a breeze you can wear. Whether you're searching for a co-ord set for summer, a traditional gharara, or a beautifully constructed anarkali for a summer function, Pakhee has been built around exactly that range of moments — without leaning too heavily on any single one of them.

What's in the Pakhee Collection

Pakhee spans a considered range of silhouettes and categories, each designed to meet a different wardrobe need without sacrificing the quality Kritika Dawar is known for. Here's what the collection covers:

• Summer coord set — Available in cotton and silk chanderi, matched in fabric, colour, and embroidery. These are suitable for both casual and summer occasions, spanning everything from understated everyday styles to fully embellished sets for festive dressing.
• Summer kurta sets — Structured pieces in chanderi and organza with hand embroidery and surface detail. Several styles work equally well for those seeking flexibility in how they put their summer kurta set together.
• Anarkali sets — Floor-length silhouettes in organza with a timeless Indian sensibility. The Falak Anarkali works particularly well for seasonal layering, making it one of the most versatile pieces in the edit.
• Gharara sets — Wide-legged sets that flare from the knee, rooted in traditional Indian tailoring and updated for contemporary wear. The gharara aesthetic here is traditional enough to feel grounded, yet modern enough to feel current.
• Women's summer tunics — Lightweight, versatile pieces that move easily between casual and semi-formal occasions. The summer tunics format is popular for those who want a fully coordinated look without the weight of heavier occasion wear.
• Sarees for summer — The Nisa and Chandani Saree Sets stand out in the Pakhee edit, crafted from delicate tissue chanderi and organza. Designed for those who seek timeless grace without the weight, these saree sets pair a lightweight, easy-to-drape saree with a meticulously tailored blouse.

Key Pieces in the Collection

The Falak Anarkali Set — The Falak Anarkali Set is the collection’s most dramatic silhouette. Crafted from crisp organza, it offers a floor-grazing length that creates a sense of effortless movement. While its volume gives it a grand, celebratory feel, it remains light enough to wear through a full day of summer festivities.

The Paakiza Gharara Set — A gharara set that holds its own at a summer function without tipping into full festive territory. Available in ivory, blush, and mint — colourways that photograph well and wear comfortably through a long occasion.

The Ruh Gharara Set — carries slightly more embellishment than the Paakiza, making it the stronger choice for occasions that call for something more celebratory. The refined dupatta draping brings an elegance that's difficult to find in most ready-to-wear Indian outfits for women in the summer season.

The Chirai and Arohi Kurta Sets — Structured, embroidered, and finished to a standard that holds up across multiple wears and occasions. These are reliable summer kurta sets for festive lunches, family dinners, and celebration dressing.

The Ziya and Sabeen Co-Ord Sets — Whether you are looking for a co-ord set for summer or a more formal festive pairing, these sets are matched precisely in fabric and colour. The Ziya is softer and more understated; the Sabeen carries more embellishment for summer functions and festive gatherings.

The Aayra Tunic Set — One of our most popular women's summer tunics, this set works across occasions — styled with palazzos for a festive look, or worn more simply through the day. Lightweight enough to feel comfortable across long summer occasions.

The Nisa and Chandani Saree Sets — If you are searching for sarees for summer, these tissue chanderi sets are designed for a seamless experience. They look exceptional in evening light and are amongst the most distinctive pieces for those who value traditional grace with modern ease.

The Fabrics That Define Pakhee

Pakhee's fabric selection is chosen for how it wears across a full day of summer celebration:

• Chanderi and Silk Chanderi — Naturally lustrous and exceptionally cool against the skin, making these the primary choice for our kurta and summer coord set options.
• Tissue Chanderi — Used in our sarees for summer to provide a structured yet translucent shimmer that excels in evening light.
• Organza and Silk Blends — These fabrics provide the "Pakhee" (bird-like) lightness, ensuring that even our most heavily embroidered gharara and anarkali sets never feel cumbersome.

Why Pakhee Is Worth Investing In

What Kritika Dawar offers in Pakhee is a more considered approach to Indian occasion wear. These are handcrafted pieces built around quality fabric and genuine surface detail. Whether you're building a wardrobe for a season of summer events or looking for a standout piece like a summer coord set or women's summer tunics, Pakhee offers Indian outfits that hold up well beyond one wear.

Ready-to-ship options are available across the collection, with dispatch within three days. Free domestic shipping applies on all orders across India.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What types of Indian outfits are available in the Pakhee collection?

Pakhee includes summer kurta sets, gharara sets, anarkali sets, womens summer tunics, and sarees for summer — all crafted in chanderi, silk chanderi, and organza.

2. Is a co-ord set for summer suitable for formal functions?

Yes. Several Pakhee summer coord set styles — including the Sabeen and Ziya — are designed for summer functions such as mehendi, sangeet, and festive gatherings.

3. Are the sarees for summer difficult to drape?

No. The Nisa and Chandani sets prioritise ease. By using lightweight tissue chanderi and providing perfectly matched blouses, we have simplified the drape to ensure you look polished without the typical weight.

4. What is the silhouette of the Falak Anarkali Set?

The Falak is a classic floor-length Anarkali crafted in organza. It is designed to offer maximum volume and a graceful flare, providing a grand aesthetic for summer celebrations.

5. What is the dispatch time for Pakhee, and is there free shipping?

Ready-to-ship Pakhee pieces are dispatched within three days. Free domestic shipping applies on all orders across India.