Assorted Vintage Short Kaftan with Printed Motifs from Jodhpur
Dry clean only. Store folded in a soft muslin pouch away from direct sunlight to keep the sheen alive.
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Behind this piece
Jodhpur has long held a quiet authority over India's printed textile traditions, its ateliers producing work that sits at the crossroads of Rajput grandeur and mercantile refinement. This kaftan draws on that legacy, bringing together vintage block-print sensibilities and fluid silk construction in a short silhouette suited to contemporary wear. The motifs, assembled in an assorted vocabulary of florals and geometrics, carry the visual cadence of havelis and desert courtyards. Made to order, each piece is cut individually, meaning no two kaftans will carry precisely the same arrangement of print across the cloth.
How to style
Wear the Creme Brulee or Parchment colourway over wide-leg ivory palazzos for a sun-filled afternoon gathering, grounding the look with kolhapuri flats and uncut polki drops. The Multicolor variant pairs naturally with straight-cut cigarette trousers in undyed linen, finished with oxidised silver cuffs and block-heeled mules for an art-gallery evening. For a relaxed coastal dinner, the Solitary Star colourway works beautifully as a standalone dress belted loosely at the waist, paired with beaded juttis and a single strand of freshwater pearls kept deliberately understated.
Fabric & care
Silk rewards patience. Hand wash this kaftan in cold water using a gentle, pH-neutral cleanser, never twisting or wringing the cloth. Rinse twice and press flat between two clean cotton towels to remove excess water before laying it in shade to dry. Steam rather than iron; should pressing be necessary, work on the reverse side using a pressing cloth. Store folded in pure cotton muslin, away from direct light, which dulls printed pigments over time. With attentive care, the silk will soften gracefully across seasons, growing only more beautiful with considered wear.
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