Beach-Grass Satin Stone work Long Kaftan with Printed Flowers
Gentle hand-wash separately in cold water with a mild detergent. Avoid soaking. Iron on medium heat while slightly damp.
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Behind this piece
Stone work, known across the craft corridors of Rajasthan and Gujarat as a form of embellishment rooted in courtly dress, involves the careful hand-setting of flat, polished stones onto fabric using fine adhesive or threading techniques. On satin, this process demands particular patience: the weave is slippery, the surface unforgiving of misplacement. The printed floral motifs here echo a longer tradition of surface ornamentation found in festive kaftans across coastal and Indo-Persian silhouettes. The beach-grass palette, soft and sun-bleached in character, situates this craft in the vocabulary of contemporary resort dressing without abandoning its handmade integrity.
How to style
Wear this kaftan as a standalone occasion piece to a beach wedding or sundowner ceremony, belted loosely at the waist with a woven jute or leather tie to define the silhouette. Beneath, wide-leg ivory palazzos in crepe extend the floaty register. For jewellery, reach for oxidised silver pieces with stone inlay, hoops or layered chains in muted gold, both complement the stone-worked surface without competing. Slip-on block-heeled sandals in tan or nude anchor the look on uneven terrain. For quieter evenings, flat kolhapuris in natural leather work equally well.
Fabric & care
Satin, whether woven from polyester or silk-blend yarns, is sensitive to friction and heat. Hand-wash this kaftan in cold water using a gentle, pH-neutral detergent, handling the stone-worked areas with particular care to avoid loosening the settings. Never wring or twist the fabric. Roll it gently inside a dry towel to remove excess water, then hang in shade away from direct sunlight, which yellows satin over time. Store flat or loosely folded in a breathable muslin bag. Avoid contact with rough surfaces during wear. Treated attentively, the fabric will hold its lustre across many seasons.
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