Multicolor Floral Printed Short Kaftan with Crystals and 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 flowers refuse to be quiet, and this kaftan carries that same unruly joy. Printed across fluid viscose in a riot of multicolour blooms, the design draws from the long Indian tradition of floral block and screen printing, where pattern-making is itself a form of devotion. The fabric falls with an easy generosity, cool against the skin and forgiving in silhouette, making it suited to the unhurried rhythms of summer. Crystals scattered at the neckline catch light the way festival diyas do, briefly and beautifully, while a dori tie at the waist allows the wearer to shape the fit to her own preference. Free-sized and unpretentious, it belongs to that rare category of garments that dress up or down without argument, equally at home at a seaside lunch or a quiet evening on a balcony. Wear it loose over wide-leg palazzos in a complementary jewel tone, or belt it differently with a broad woven sash for a more defined look. Flat kolhapuri sandals and a pair of oxidised earrings complete the picture without overpowering the print.
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Behind this piece
The kaftan, long a garment of ease and ceremony across the courts of Persia, the Ottoman empire, and the coastal trading towns of India, arrives here in a thoroughly contemporary mood. Printed on fluid viscose in a riot of floral motif, it carries the spirit of India's block-printing traditions even in its digital translation. The crystal embellishments at the neckline and the dori drawstring at the waist speak to a craft sensibility that values the handworked detail, however small. Made to order, each piece is cut and finished specifically for you, which is its own quiet luxury.
How to style
Wear this kaftan as a standalone dress for a terrace gathering or a summer lunch, belted loosely at the waist with the dori left casually tied. Pair it with flat Kolhapuri chappals in tan leather and a single oxidised silver cuff for an afternoon that feels effortless. For evening, layer it over wide-legged ivory palazzos, add block-heeled juttis in metallic khussa work, and finish with long glass-bead earrings from Jaipur. Travelling? It folds to almost nothing in a carry-on and shakes out beautifully, making it the ideal companion for a hill-station weekend.
Fabric & care
Viscose is a regenerated cellulose fibre: it breathes generously but weakens when wet, so handle it with care. Hand wash in cool water with a mild, sulphate-free detergent, and never wring or twist the fabric. Rinse gently, then roll inside a clean dry towel to absorb excess moisture. Dry flat in shade, away from direct sunlight, which can fade the printed florals over time. Iron on a low setting with a pressing cloth placed between the iron and the fabric. Store folded, not on a hanger, to prevent the viscose from stretching at the shoulders.
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