Golden Oak Burgundy Tibetan Lotus Handloom Brocade from the House of Kasim
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
The House of Kasim works within a tradition of Tibetan-inflected brocade weaving that carries the memory of high-altitude trade routes, monastery interiors, and devotional textile arts. The lotus motif here is not ornament for its own sake; it is a sacred geometry woven thread by thread into a ground of deep burgundy and warm gold oak. Brocade of this character demands the handloom, where the weaver controls the supplementary weft by hand, building each repeat with patience that no power loom can replicate. This fabric arrives with a history already inside it.
How to style
Consider this brocade stitched into a structured anarkali kurta with a narrow churidar, worn to a winter wedding or a festive evening gathering. The burgundy responds beautifully to uncut ruby earrings or polki work in gold. For a quieter occasion, a short jacket cut from this fabric layered over an ivory silk kurta makes an assured statement. A third reading: a draped skirt with a plain silk blouse lets the textile carry the room without competition. Ground the look with block-heeled juttis in tan or bronze leather.
Fabric & care
Brocade of this weight, with its supplementary gold weft, should never meet a washing machine. Dry clean only, and communicate the fabric composition clearly to your dry cleaner. If spot-cleaning at home, use cold water and a mild, pH-neutral agent on the reverse side only. Store the fabric rolled rather than folded; sharp creases along brocade ribs can weaken the supplementary threads over time. Keep away from direct sunlight and humidity. Wrapped in a soft cotton muslin, this textile will hold its lustre and structure across many years of wear.
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