Long Kaftan with Cosmic Print and Dori at Waist
Gentle hand-wash separately in cold water with a mild detergent. Avoid soaking. Iron on medium heat while slightly damp.
Description
Some garments do not merely clothe the body; they invite the sky in. This long kaftan arrives in three celestial colourways, Amethyst, Celestial Blue, and Dazzling Blue, each chosen to echo the depth of a night that has not yet decided whether it belongs to dusk or dawn. The cosmic print moves across soft rayon in a rhythm that feels less printed and more dreamed, its motifs suggesting planetary drift and the quiet geometry of stars. Rayon, long favoured in Indian craft traditions for its fluid drape and breathable ease, lends the silhouette a gentle weightlessness that suits both still evenings and restless afternoons. A dori tie at the waist offers the wearer the choice of structure or freedom, cinched softly or left to fall. Made to order, this kaftan is sewn with intention, each piece begun only after you have claimed it. Wear it over wide-leg palazzos in a tonal shade for a gathered, unhurried evening look. Equally, a pair of kolhapuri sandals and a single jhumka are all the occasion requires.
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Behind this piece
Rayon, though a modern fibre, carries a quiet legacy of its own. Developed to capture the luminous quality of silk, it became the fabric of choice for fluid, expressive silhouettes across South Asian fashion through the mid-twentieth century. This kaftan honours that inheritance through a cosmic print rendered in deep amethyst, celestial blue, and dazzling blue, colours drawn from the vocabulary of night skies and temple ceiling frescoes. The dori at the waist recalls the drawstring traditions of regional Indian dress, grounding an otherworldly design in something entirely familiar and considered.
How to style
Worn loose, this kaftan makes a complete statement at a rooftop dinner or a curated art evening. Tie the dori at a gentle gather and pair with block-printed palazzo trousers in ivory for a layered, editorial look. For a coastal holiday, wear it open over a fitted slip and flat Kolhapuri sandals. On evenings that call for jewellery, choose oxidised silver earrings with lapis or amethyst settings to draw out the print's celestial palette. A single stack of glass bangles in midnight blue keeps the look grounded without competing with the fabric's own drama.
Fabric & care
Rayon is a breathable, drape-loving fibre that rewards gentle handling. Hand wash in cold water with a mild detergent, keeping the garment submerged for no longer than five minutes. Do not wring or twist; instead, press water out gently between two towels. Dry flat in shade to preserve both colour depth and the fabric's natural fall. Iron on a low setting while the garment remains slightly damp, and always on the reverse side. Store folded or loosely rolled in a cotton muslin bag rather than a sealed plastic cover, which traps humidity and weakens the fibre over time.
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