Multi-Color Printed V-neck Long Kaftan with Internal Drawstring
Gentle hand-wash separately in cold water with a mild detergent. Avoid soaking. Iron on medium heat while slightly damp.
Description
Some garments are content simply to be worn; this one insists on being noticed. Printed in a vivid confluence of colours that recalls the exuberant pigment traditions of Rajasthani block-print bazaars and the layered hues of festival textiles from the western plains, this long kaftan carries the spirit of a celebration without demanding the occasion for one. The fabric is a fluid polyester, chosen for its capacity to hold saturated print with clarity and to drape in long, uninterrupted falls that flatter the silhouette. A V-neckline opens the collar with quiet elegance, while the internal drawstring at the waist offers the wearer a gentle degree of fit, so the garment moves between ease and shape as the moment requires. Tailored to order in a 7XL, it belongs to a lineage of generous, body-honouring cuts that have always understood comfort as a form of dignity. Pair it with flat kolhapuri sandals and a single strand of wooden beads for an unhurried afternoon. Come evening, a structured dupatta in a tonal shade will carry it gracefully into company.
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Behind this piece
The kaftan is one of cloth's oldest gestures toward freedom. Travelling from the courts of Persia and the Ottoman empire through the trade routes of Sindh and Rajasthan, it arrived in India as a garment that refused to confine. This version carries that spirit forward in printed polyester, where the multi-colour print draws loosely on the bold, flat graphic sensibilities found in block-print and screen-print traditions across Jaipur and Ahmedabad. Made to order, it is cut and finished only when you choose it, a small act of intention in a world of excess.
How to style
For a relaxed afternoon gathering, wear this kaftan over slim cigarette trousers in ivory and finish with kolhapuri flats and a single strand of wooden beads. On a beach holiday, pair it as a cover-up over a solid swimsuit, with woven jute sandals and no jewellery at all. For a rooftop dinner, cinch the internal drawstring at the waist, layer a fine cotton dupatta in one of the print's accent colours over one shoulder, and add small silver jhumkas to complete an effortless, considered silhouette.
Fabric & care
Polyester holds colour well but rewards gentle handling. Machine wash on a cold, delicate cycle with a mild liquid detergent; avoid hot water, which can distort the fabric's hand and dull the print over time. Do not tumble dry. Smooth the kaftan flat or hang it immediately after washing to prevent creasing, as polyester sets folds quickly. Store folded in a cool, dry drawer rather than on a hanger, which can stretch the neckline. A light steam iron on the lowest setting will restore crispness without damaging the print.
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