Kashmiri Long Jacket with Aari Embroidered Maple Vines
Dry clean recommended. Store with natural cedar or neem leaves. Avoid direct sunlight and moisture.
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Behind this piece
Aari embroidery takes its name from the hooked needle, the aar, that craftsmen in the Kashmir Valley have wielded for centuries. Worked on a taut frame, the technique builds continuous chain-stitch loops into motifs drawn from the valley's natural world: chinar leaves, lotus buds, and, as seen here, the sinuous spread of maple vines. The chinar and maple hold deep cultural resonance in Kashmiri visual language, signifying shelter and seasonal change. On a ground of warm Kashmiri wool, the embroidery does not merely decorate; it narrates a landscape the craftsman knows intimately from lived proximity.
How to style
In Mecca Orange, wear this jacket over a cream silk kurta and narrow ivory palazzos for a festive lunch, anchored with oxidised silver jhumkas and kolhapuri flats. The Tropical Green reads beautifully over a moss-coloured churidar with a simple silk camisole underneath, suited to an evening mehendi or gallery opening. For a contemporary register, layer either colourway over slim straight jeans and a white linen shirt, finishing with block-heeled leather mojris in cognac and a single gold bangle at the wrist.
Fabric & care
Kashmiri wool is a resilient yet responsive fibre that rewards considered care. Hand wash in cold water using a mild, pH-neutral detergent, working gently without wringing or bunching the fabric. Rinse thoroughly and press out water between two dry towels. Dry flat in shade, reshaping the jacket while damp. Steam-press on a low wool setting with a pressing cloth to protect the aari embroidery from direct heat. Store folded, not hung, to prevent shoulder distortion, and tuck a cedar block nearby to deter moths during long storage between seasons.
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