Multicolor Printed Rayon Boat Neck Midi Kaftan
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 carries centuries of trade-wind memory, travelling from the courts of the Ottoman empire through the spice ports of Malabar and into the living wardrobes of coastal India. This printed rayon interpretation honours that restless, cross-cultural lineage. The boat neckline draws from a quietly modernist sensibility, while the multicolour print echoes the bold, layered palettes found in block-printed textiles from Rajasthan and the Deccan. Rayon itself, a fabric born of cellulose, breathes with the generosity of cotton while holding colour with the depth of silk. It is resort wear reconsidered as something more considered.
How to style
Wear this kaftan alone as a midi dress at a daytime gallery opening or a coastal wedding lunch, grounded with flat kolhapuri sandals in tan leather. For evening, layer a slim silk slip beneath and add oxidised silver jhumkas and a structured jute clutch. On a cooler evening, draw a fine-knit ivory cardigan over the shoulders, letting the print speak through the open front. The boat neck welcomes a single strand of freshwater pearls or a delicate temple-gold choker, both of which complement the fluid drape without competing with the surface colour.
Fabric & care
Rayon is a sensitive, plant-derived fibre that rewards gentle handling. Hand wash in cool water with a mild, pH-neutral detergent, never wringing or twisting the fabric. If machine washing is unavoidable, use the delicate cycle inside a mesh laundry bag. Dry flat in shade, away from direct sunlight, which can shift the printed colours over time. Iron on a low setting while the fabric is still slightly damp, using a pressing cloth between iron and print. Store folded, never on a hanger for extended periods, as rayon stretches under its own weight.
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