Art Silk Maple Leaf Printed Dupatta with Tassels
Dry clean only. Store folded in a soft muslin pouch away from direct sunlight to keep the sheen alive.
Description
Some motifs travel far and arrive more beautiful for the journey. This dupatta carries the maple leaf in repeat print across a fluid art silk ground, its graphic clarity softened by the natural drape of the cloth. Art silk, woven to mimic the luminosity of pure silk, holds printed colour with particular faithfulness, keeping each leaf crisp against grounds of Black Onyx, Holly Berry, Pansy, Partridge, and Tile Blue. The knotted tassels at either end are a familiar finishing detail in the scarf-making traditions of northern India, where the fringe is considered as much a part of the composition as the print itself. Light enough to fold into a handbag, substantial enough to carry a winter evening, this dupatta moves between seasons and occasions without effort. Drape it loosely over a kurta for an everyday ease, or let it rest across the shoulders of a solid-toned dress where the leaf motif can speak without interruption. The Holly Berry and Pansy colourways are especially suited to festive dressing in cooler months.
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Behind this piece
The maple leaf, that ancient symbol of symmetry found in nature's own geometry, here becomes a repeating motif across yards of art silk, a fibre that captures light the way morning catches a still lake. Art silk, woven to mimic the drape and lustre of pure mulberry silk, has long served Indian artisans as an accessible canvas for bold printed expression. These dupattas, finished with knotted tassels at each end, continue a tradition of block-inspired surface design that speaks to the sensibility of Indian textile culture: pattern as language, colour as emotion.
How to style
In Holly Berry or Ribbon Red, drape this dupatta loosely over a cream Lucknowi kurta for festive afternoons, and pair with oxidised silver jhumkas. The Forest Elf or Partridge tones complement a deep olive anarkali beautifully for an evening gathering. For the diaspora wardrobe, try Limoges or Methyl Blue against a straight-cut white salwar, with block-heeled kolhapuris and a simple gold bangle. The knotted tassels add natural movement whether the dupatta is worn pinned at the shoulder, knotted at the waist, or draped loosely as a scarf over Western separates.
Fabric & care
Art silk is sensitive to heat and prolonged moisture. Hand wash in cool water with a gentle, pH-neutral detergent; never wring or twist the fabric, as this distorts the weave and dulls the printed surface. Rinse thoroughly and roll inside a clean cotton cloth to remove excess water before hanging in shade. Avoid direct sunlight, which fades printed pigments over time. Store flat or loosely rolled, never folded sharply at the tassels. With consistent gentle care, the silk-like lustre and clarity of the maple leaf print will remain vivid across many seasons of wear.
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