Assorted Vintage Pure Silk Tie Kaftan from Jodhpur
Dry clean only. Store folded in a soft muslin pouch away from direct sunlight to keep the sheen alive.
Description
Rajasthan carries its colours the way desert light carries heat: with absolute conviction. This kaftan is cut from pure silk sourced through Jodhpur's long tradition of textile trading, where vintage fabrics have always moved between the hands of merchants, artisans, and collectors with quiet ceremony. The tie silhouette, relaxed at the shoulder and generous through the body, belongs to a lineage of garments designed for unhurried living, rooms with high ceilings, and afternoons that extend well past their welcome. Available across a generous range of extended sizes, it arrives in a palette drawn from both restraint and abundance: deep Caviar and Navy Peony sit alongside Cerise, Arabesque, and the warm radiance of Inca Gold. Pure silk rewards every movement, catching light differently at noon than it does by candlelight, making each wearing a slightly different experience from the last. Pair it with flat Kolhapuri sandals and a single strand of oxidised silver for daytime ease. For evening, a silk potli in a complementary tone is all the occasion requires.
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Behind this piece
Jodhpur, the Blue City of Rajasthan, has long been a crossroads of textile traditions, where Mughal sensibilities met Rajput grandeur. This kaftan is cut from vintage pure silk, a fabric whose lustre carries the memory of old trade routes and royal wardrobes. The tie-dye technique employed here speaks to a living craft lineage, colouring silk with deliberate restraint and controlled accident in equal measure. Each colourway, from deep Caviar to luminous Inca Gold, carries its own mood. No two pieces read identically, which is precisely the point of cloth made with hands rather than machines.
How to style
For an evening gathering, wear the Baroque Rose or Cerise colourway with uncut diamond studs and block-printed Kolhapuri sandals. A silk kaftan in Navy Peony pairs quietly with wide-leg ivory palazzos underneath, grounding the silhouette for a city lunch. For a destination wedding or a sundowner by the coast, choose Tropical Green or Rainbow, layer a fine gold temple-work necklace at the throat, and let the hem fall loose. The kaftan needs nothing more than a slim clutch in raw brass or tobacco leather to feel considered and complete.
Fabric & care
Pure silk is a protein fibre and responds poorly to heat and harshness. Hand wash in cold water using a pH-neutral, silk-specific cleanser, working gently without wringing or twisting the fabric. Rinse thoroughly in cool water and roll the garment in a clean cotton towel to draw out moisture. Dry flat in shade, away from direct sunlight, which fades the dye. Iron on the lowest setting through a damp muslin cloth. Store folded in breathable cotton, not plastic, and keep away from cedar or harsh moth repellents that degrade silk over time.
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