Midi-Skirt with Embroidered Sequins and Printed Flowers
Gentle hand-wash separately in cold water with a mild detergent. Avoid soaking. Iron on medium heat while slightly damp.
Description
Some skirts carry the spirit of a carnival within their folds, and this midi-skirt does exactly that. Crafted in fluid rayon that moves with the ease of a summer afternoon, it brings together two beloved Indian decorative traditions: the shimmer of hand-applied sequin embroidery and the exuberance of block-inspired floral prints. The sequins catch light in the manner of old festival textiles, where embellishment was never excess but always intention. Rayon, long favoured by artisans working in the block-print clusters of Jaipur and Bagru, lends itself generously to surface decoration, holding both dye and thread with equal grace. The elastic waist, accommodating up to thirty-five inches, speaks to a design philosophy rooted in comfort without compromise, and the twenty-one-and-a-half-inch length sits at a silhouette that flatters across occasions. Available in seven considered colourways, from the depth of Cordovan and Pansy Purple to the bright candour of Scarlet and Magenta, each shade transforms the floral motif entirely. Pair it with a tucked-in chanderi kurta for an evening gathering, or wear it simply with a fitted cotton blouse on a sun-warmed afternoon.
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Behind this piece
This skirt speaks the language of two distinct Indian craft traditions held in a single hem. The scattered floral print draws from the block-printing sensibilities of Rajasthan and Gujarat, where flower motifs have long carried symbolic weight in textile culture. Layered above the print, hand-applied sequin embroidery echoes the gota and sitara work beloved in Lucknow and Jaipur ateliers. Rayon, chosen for its silk-like drape, allows both crafts to read clearly against the body. In shades like Cordovan, Pansy Purple, and Pink on Black, the skirt becomes a studied conversation between print and light.
How to style
For a festive afternoon, pair the Magenta or Scarlet colourway with a fitted white cotton kurta and block-heeled juttis in tan leather. For evening gatherings, the Purple on Black or Pink on Black variants wear beautifully with a deep-necked silk blouse and oxidised silver jhumkas from Rajasthan. If you prefer a more contemporary read, style Norse Blue or Pansy Purple with a tucked-in linen shirt, minimal gold ear studs, and strappy block sandals. A structured potli clutch in complementary silk completes each of these looks with quiet intention.
Fabric & care
Rayon is a cellulose fibre with a sensitive relationship to water and heat, requiring considered handling. Hand wash in cold water using a mild, pH-neutral detergent, and avoid wringing or twisting the fabric, which distorts its drape. Rinse gently and roll inside a clean cotton towel to remove excess water before hanging to dry in shade. The sequin embroidery must never meet a hot iron directly; press on reverse using a pressing cloth at low heat. Store folded, not on a hanger, to prevent the rayon from stretching at the waist and shoulder seams.
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