Printed Short Boho Kaftan with 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 garments ask nothing of you except that you slow down and breathe. This short kaftan arrives in viscose that moves with the unhurried generosity of a summer afternoon, its surface alive with printed motifs that carry the free-spirited energy of boho craft traditions long celebrated across the artisan clusters of Rajasthan and Gujarat. The dori tie at the waist is a thoughtful detail, allowing the silhouette to gather or fall loose according to your mood, your morning, your occasion. Viscose, chosen here with care, drapes close to the skin without weight, making it a natural companion for humid coastal days and warm inland evenings alike. Available across eight considered colourways, from the deep conviction of Rococco Red to the quiet introspection of Gray, each shade has been selected to let the print breathe rather than compete with it. Made to order, every piece is cut fresh at the time of your request, which means nothing is held in excess and nothing is wasted. Wear it over narrow palazzos in Celestial or Spectrum Blue for an effortless daytime look. On quieter evenings, pair it alone with flat kolhapuris and let the print carry the conversation.
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Behind this piece
The short kaftan carries within it a long memory. Originating in the court traditions of the Middle East and travelling through the Mughal imagination into the Indian wardrobe, the kaftan found its most relaxed expression in the subcontinent's love of fluid, unstructured dressing. This version is rendered in viscose and finished with a drawstring dori at the waist, a detail that speaks to the knotted-cord heritage of Indian textile finishing. The printed surface, offered across eight considered colour-ways, echoes the block-printed boho aesthetics that Rajasthani artisan workshops have long made their own.
How to style
For a seaside evening, wear the Seaport Blue or Celestial colour-way over wide-legged linen trousers and flat Kolhapuri chappals. For a city brunch, choose Raspberry Rose or Bright Violet with tan leather block heels and a single strand of oxidised silver. For a festive gathering, the Rococo Red pairs beautifully with a layered kundan choker and embroidered juttis. The dori waist allows you to define or release the silhouette entirely, making this kaftan equally at home dressed down with a woven tote or dressed up with chandelier earrings and a silk potli.
Fabric & care
Viscose breathes beautifully but responds poorly to heat and rough handling. Hand-wash in cool water using a mild detergent, and never wring or twist the fabric. Support the full weight of the garment when lifting it from water to prevent stretching across the shoulders. Dry flat in shade, away from direct sunlight, which can lift the print over time. Iron on a low setting while slightly damp, on the reverse side. Store folded, not hung, to preserve the drape. Treated with this care, the fabric will hold its colour and fall for many seasons.
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