Long Printed Kaftan with Printed Colorful Florals and Elephants
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 kaftan, as a silhouette, carries centuries of courtly lineage, travelling from Ottoman palaces through Mughal corridors before finding its most relaxed, sun-warmed expression in India. This version speaks in the visual language of block-printed textiles: bold florals borrowed from the garden traditions of Rajasthan and Kutch, and processional elephants drawn from festival iconography found across Madhya Pradesh and Rajputana. Printed onto viscose that moves like a softer cousin of silk, each repeat carries the unhurried confidence of a motif that has always known it belongs. This is leisurewear with a memory.
How to style
In Bittersweet Red, wear the kaftan over slim white cigarette trousers for a rooftop gathering, anchored with oxidised silver jhumkas and flat Kolhapuri chappals. The Viridian Green reads beautifully at a daytime puja or summer brunch when belted loosely with a braided jute cord and paired with terracotta bead earrings. Bright Rose, the most festive of the three, suits a beach destination wedding worn fully open over a silk slip, with glass bangles and strappy block-heeled sandals completing the picture. All three colourways welcome natural fibre totes in earthy tones.
Fabric & care
Viscose is a plant-derived fibre with a delicate temperament: it softens beautifully with each wash but rewards gentleness in return. Hand wash separately in cool water with a mild, pH-neutral detergent, working in short, gentle motions rather than wringing or twisting the cloth. Rinse without squeezing. Roll the kaftan in a clean cotton towel to remove excess water, then lay flat or hang on a padded hanger away from direct sunlight, which can shift the print colours over time. Store loosely folded in a breathable cotton bag, never compressed beneath heavier garments.
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