
Banglori Birds and 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 dupattas carry the lightness of an afternoon in a garden, and this one does exactly that. Rendered in art silk with a softness that drapes like a whispered compliment, this Banglori dupatta arrives printed with a repeating motif of birds and leaves, a pattern vocabulary rooted in the decorative sensibility of Karnataka's textile traditions. Bangalore's silk-weaving culture has long drawn on natural imagery, translating garden and forest into cloth with a precision that feels at once lively and composed. The tasselled ends finish each length with the kind of considered detail that elevates a simple accessory into something worn with intention. Offered across seven distinct colourways, from the gentle warmth of Honey Peach and Geranium Pink to the depth of Maroon and the cool clarity of Frost Gray, the palette accommodates both the quiet dresser and the one who reaches for Magenta Purple without hesitation. Drape it across a kurta for an everyday gathering, or layer it over a plain silk blouse to bring softness to a formal ensemble. The tassels settle beautifully whether the dupatta is folded twice or worn as a long, open sweep.
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Behind this piece
Bangalore's textile tradition has long drawn on the city's legacy as a hub of art silk weaving, where workshops once thrived alongside the older Mysore silk trade. This dupatta carries that inheritance forward through a hand-applied block print, its motifs drawn from the natural world: birds in mid-flight, leaves arranged in unhurried repetition. The palette, offered in seven distinct colours from deep Maroon to soft Honey Peach, speaks to a design sensibility that is regional in its roots and contemporary in its restraint. The knotted tassels at each end are a small, considered finish, not decorative excess.
How to style
Drape the Viridian Green or Frost Gray over a plain ivory kurta for a summer afternoon at a gallery or literary gathering, letting the print carry the conversation. For festive occasions, pair the Magenta Purple or Maroon with a silk anarkali and finish with oxidised silver jhumkas. The Honey Peach and Geranium Pink translate effortlessly over western silhouettes: styled loosely over wide-leg trousers and block-heeled kolhapuris, they offer the ease of everyday dressing with quiet cultural intention. The Bluing colourway suits evenings when understatement is the point.
Fabric & care
Art silk requires gentleness rather than vigour. Hand wash this dupatta in cool water with a mild, pH-neutral detergent, keeping the soak brief to prevent colour bleed across the printed sections. Do not wring; press out water gently and dry flat in shade, away from direct sunlight which can soften the print's definition over time. Iron on a low setting with a pressing cloth between iron and fabric. Store loosely folded, not compressed, in a breathable cotton muslin bag. Kept this way, the lustre and the print clarity will remain faithful through years of wearing.
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