Blue and Yellow Printed Floral Georgette Short Kaftan
Hand-wash gently with mild detergent. Do not wring. Dry in shade, iron on the lowest setting.
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Behind this piece
Georgette's gossamer weave carries a lineage rooted in French textile tradition, yet it found its truest Indian expression in the looms of Varanasi and the printing ateliers of Jaipur, where artisans absorbed the fabric's delicate drape into their own visual vocabulary. The floral motifs on this kaftan speak to a long conversation between block-print traditions and the free-flowing surfaces that georgette permits. Lightweight and subtly crepe-textured, the fabric catches light without demanding attention, allowing the blue and yellow palette to move with the ease of something effortlessly, quietly considered.
How to style
Wear this kaftan barefoot at a summer lunch, paired with slim white palazzo trousers underneath and oxidised silver jhumkas that echo its relaxed spirit. For an evening gathering, layer a fine silk dupatta in deep indigo over one shoulder and choose kolhapuri block-heeled sandals. The blue-yellow palette also responds beautifully to terracotta pottery bangles stacked on one wrist, making it an ideal companion for a curated art-gallery opening or a beachside evening where the occasion calls for ease with intention rather than formality.
Fabric & care
Georgette is a twisted-filament fabric prone to snagging and distortion under heat. Hand-wash in cool water with a gentle, ph-neutral detergent; never wring. Lay flat on a clean cotton towel and roll gently to remove excess water, then air-dry in shade away from direct sunlight, which can shift the printed colours over time. Press only on the reverse side using a low-heat iron, with a pressing cloth between fabric and iron. Store loosely folded in a breathable muslin bag, never compressed beneath heavier garments, to preserve the fabric's characteristic crinkled texture.
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