Frequently Asked Questions
Awkwardness gives me great comfort. I’ve never been cool, but I’ve felt cool. I’ve been in the cool place, but I wasn’t really cool – I was trying to pass for hip or cool.
A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous. I am convinced that there can be luxury in simplicity. I wanted to dress the woman who lives and works, not the woman in a painting. It’s hard to balance everything. It’s always challenging. My relationships with producers or photographers – these are relationships that took years. I can’t get sucked into that celebrity thing, because I think it’s just crass. My aim is to make the poor look rich.
What kind of products does Mallika Mathur offer?
Mallika Mathur offers contemporary designer wear rooted in traditional Indian textiles and craftsmanship. The collections include sarees, lehengas, kurtas, jackets, capes, dupattas, sharara and gharara sets, dresses, blouses, menswear, accessories and other occasion wear.
Many pieces feature handwoven textiles, Banarasi brocades, traditional embroidery and artisanal techniques interpreted through contemporary silhouettes.
Are Mallika Mathur products handmade?
Many Mallika Mathur pieces incorporate handwoven, hand-embroidered and artisanal techniques.
Due to the handmade nature of these products, slight variations in weave, embroidery, colour, texture or finish may occur. These variations are part of the character of handcrafted pieces and should not necessarily be considered defects.
Are the colours exactly the same as shown on the website?
We make every effort to display product colours as accurately as possible. However, colours may vary slightly depending on photography, lighting and individual screen or device settings.
Handwoven and handcrafted fabrics may also have natural variations.
Can I request a product in a different colour?
Additional colour options may be available for selected designs.
Please contact us with the product name and your preferred colour, and our team will let you know what options are available.
What does “Sold Out” mean?
A product marked as Sold Out is currently unavailable for immediate online purchase.
You may contact us to check whether the design can be made again, recreated in another fabric or colour, or offered through our bespoke service. Availability will depend on the design and materials required.
