Long Printed Kaftan with 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 ask nothing of you except that you wear them well. This long kaftan is cut from fluid viscose, a fabric that moves with the unhurried ease of a slow afternoon. The silhouette is generously proportioned, gathered softly at the waist by a dori that allows you to adjust the drape to your own preference. Across its surface, a printed pattern lends quiet visual interest without demanding attention, the kind of restraint that feels considered rather than sparse. Available in fourteen colours, from the deep well of Claret Red and Imperial Blue to the breezy levity of Blue Atoll and Jade Lime, each shade is offered as a made-to-order piece, stitched specifically for you. The free size cut ensures that this is a garment for a range of bodies and moods. Wear it over slim trousers for an evening at home that still feels intentional, or pair it with strappy sandals and a woven clutch for a gathering where comfort and elegance are equally welcome.
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Behind this piece
The kaftan carries centuries of memory within its silhouette, travelling through Persian courts, Swahili coastlines, and Mughal zenanas before settling into the unhurried rhythm of the Indian wardrobe. This version revives that lineage through fluid viscose, a fibre that drapes with the cool generosity of chanderi yet breathes like cotton in humid heat. The dori at the waist is a quiet nod to the salwar-kameez tradition, cinching without constraint. Printed in fourteen carefully considered colourways, from the deep contemplation of Claret Red to the coastal ease of Blue Atoll, each tells a distinct seasonal story.
How to style
For a festive afternoon, reach for the Wild Orchid or Imperial Blue colourway and layer a fine silk dupatta in ivory over one shoulder. Anchor the waist dori firmly and slip on kolhapuri flats in tan. For a literary evening or art-opening, the Citadel or Light Taupe renders beautifully against oxidised silver cuffs and block-printed juttis. On warm coastal evenings, the Jade Lime or Peach worn loose, dori untied, with wooden beads and flat leather sandals, reads as effortlessly composed rather than dressed down. Each pairing respects the garment's inherent quietude.
Fabric & care
Viscose is a semi-natural fibre: it breathes generously but weakens when wet, so handle it with care. Hand-wash in cool water with a mild, pH-neutral detergent, never wringing or twisting the fabric. Rinse once and press gently between two dry towels to remove excess water. Dry flat in shade; direct sunlight will fade the printed colourways over time. Iron on a low-to-medium setting while slightly damp, on the reverse side. Store folded loosely rather than hung, as viscose can stretch at the shoulders under its own weight across seasons.
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