Intricate Thread Embroidered Paisleys Motif Kurta with Pant Style Pajama
Dry clean only. Store folded in a soft muslin pouch away from direct sunlight to keep the sheen alive.
Description
The paisley, that ancient teardrop borrowed from Persian gardens and perfected on Indian looms, finds a new home here in thread and shadow. Each kurta carries intricate thread embroidery arranged in the classic boteh formation, a motif that has travelled through Mughal courts, Kashmiri shawls, and the hands of countless artisans before arriving at this considered silhouette. The base fabric is art silk, chosen for its quiet luminosity and the way it holds embroidered detail without competing against it. Against the depth of Jet Black or the softness of Cannoli Cream, the threadwork catches light with a restrained shimmer that suits both festive evenings and formal occasions. The accompanying cotton pyjama brings practical ease to the ensemble, grounding the richness of the kurta in something breathable and familiar. Wear it to a Diwali gathering with mojris in tan leather and a silk pocket square in muted gold. For a daytime celebration, pair the Cannoli Cream with ivory Kolhapuri sandals and keep accessories minimal so the embroidery speaks for itself.
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Behind this piece
The paisley, that teardrop curve of Persian and Kashmiri origin, travelled centuries to arrive here. Known as the "boteh" in its homeland, it found its most exquisite expression in the shawl-weaving traditions of the Kashmir Valley and later in the zardozi and thread embroidery ateliers of Lucknow and Bhopal. On this kurta, the motif is rendered in thread embroidery across art silk, a surface that accepts light with the quiet authority of ceremonial fabric. Jet black deepens every stitch into relief; cannoli cream lets the threadwork breathe like ivory against winter morning.
How to style
For a festive evening, pair the jet black kurta with a raw silk bandhgala jacket in deep burgundy and kolhapuri mojris in tan leather. At a mehendi or sangeet, the cannoli cream reads beautifully against antique gold Kundan earrings and brown suede juttis. For a daytime cultural gathering or literary festival, layer the cream kurta with a fine pashmina stole in dusty rose, adding tan leather loafers and a slim watch with a brass dial. Both colourways suit the cotton pajama's relaxed silhouette without demanding formal footwear.
Fabric & care
Art silk is a woven cellulose fibre and responds best to a gentle cold-water hand wash with a mild, pH-neutral detergent. Do not wring; press the water out by rolling the fabric in a clean cotton towel. Dry flat in shade to preserve the thread embroidery's tension and the fabric's lustre. The cotton pajama may be machine washed on a delicate cycle, cold. Store the kurta folded in a breathable muslin bag, away from direct light. Cedar blocks deter moths without the chemical residue that damages embroidered thread over time.
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