Printed Satin Short Kaftan with Stone work and Internal Drawstring
Dry clean only. Store folded in a soft muslin pouch away from direct sunlight to keep the sheen alive.
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Behind this piece
The kaftan is among the oldest silhouettes in the world, travelling from the Ottoman court through Persia and into the Indian subcontinent, where it absorbed local ornamentation and became something entirely its own. This version is rendered in art silk, a fabric that captures satin's luminous drape without the weight of pure mulberry. The stone embellishments speak to a long tradition of surface adornment practised across Rajasthan and Gujarat, where craftspeople press, set, and arrange stones with patient precision. The internal drawstring is a quiet, practical flourish, tailoring the silhouette to the body without altering the garment permanently.
How to style
For a relaxed summer gathering, wear this kaftan over wide-leg palazzo trousers in ivory or champagne, finishing with kolhapuri flats and a single strand of freshwater pearls. For a festive occasion, layer it over a fitted churidar, cinch lightly with a fabric belt, and add jhumkas in gold with stone inlay that mirrors the kaftan's embellishments. For travel in warm climates, pair with cropped straight-cut linen trousers and slip-on mules in tan. The printed satin surface reads effortlessly across contexts, moving between intimate celebrations and cultural evenings without requiring reinvention.
Fabric & care
Art silk is a cellulose-based or synthetic weave designed to mimic silk's sheen; it responds best to hand-washing in cool water with a mild, pH-neutral detergent. Do not wring or twist the fabric. Gently press out excess water between two clean towels, then hang to dry in shade, away from direct sunlight, which can fade the print over time. Iron on a low-heat setting, with a pressing cloth placed between the iron and the satin surface, to protect the stone work. Store flat or loosely rolled, never folded sharply at the embellished areas.
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