Lucent-White Wrap Around Long Skirt with Block Printed Flowers
Machine or hand-wash cold, inside out. Air-dry in shade. Iron on medium heat. Wash with similar colours the first time.
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Behind this piece
Block printing on cotton is one of the oldest textile arts practised across Rajasthan and Gujarat, carried forward by communities of craftsmen known as Chippas, whose trade secrets pass from father to son across generations. The white ground here is no absence of colour; it is a considered choice, allowing the hand-carved wooden block and its floral motifs to speak with full clarity. Each impression is placed by hand, with a slight natural variation that no machine can replicate. This lucent cotton carries that quiet confidence, a fabric that does not announce itself but is immediately recognised.
How to style
Wear this skirt at full length with a fine-cotton ivory kurta and kolhapuri sandals for an unhurried weekend afternoon. For a more considered evening, tuck in a silk camisole in soft terracotta or blush, and layer a light cotton dupatta across one shoulder. Oxidised silver earrings with floral motifs will echo the block-printed flowers without competing. For a festive garden gathering, pair with a hand-embroidered blouse and block-heeled juttis in complementary ivory or tan, keeping the silhouette long, clean, and rooted in its own quiet elegance.
Fabric & care
Pure cotton breathes beautifully but asks for gentle handling, particularly when block-printed. Wash in cool water by hand, using a mild, colour-safe detergent; machine washing may cause the printed motifs to soften prematurely. Do not wring. Lay flat or hang in shade to dry, keeping the skirt away from direct sunlight, which can yellow white cotton over time. Iron on a medium setting while slightly damp to restore crispness. Store folded with a muslin layer between pieces, rather than compressed in a tight shelf, to preserve both the fabric weight and print integrity.
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