Pure Silk Baluchari Dupatta from Bengal with Woven Floral Vine Border and Bootis
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
Baluchari weaving traces its origins to the village of Baluchar in Murshidabad, Bengal, a court tradition that flourished under Nawabi patronage in the eighteenth century. Known for its narrative silk panels depicting mythological scenes and courtly life, the craft later found new expression in dupattas and sarees woven on jacquard looms in Bishnupur. This dupatta carries the vocabulary of that lineage: sinuous floral vines unspooling along the border, and scattered bootis anchoring the field in silver against black sand silk, each motif a quietly preserved argument for the irreplaceability of handloom craft.
How to style
Drape this dupatta over an ivory or deep burgundy Banarasi anarkali for a wedding reception, letting the silver border catch the light. For a festive afternoon, pair it with a charcoal raw-silk kurta set and kolhapuri block-heel sandals. At a cultural evening or literary gathering, let it rest over a plain black kurta with oxidised silver choker and jhumkas from Bengal's own dokra tradition. The black-sand and silver palette travels well from curated daywear into candlelit evenings without requiring a change of mood or garment.
Fabric & care
Pure mulberry silk rewards patience. Dry-clean this dupatta for its first wash, then hand-wash gently in cold water with a mild, pH-neutral detergent, never wringing or twisting the fabric. Rinse in cold water and lay flat on a clean cotton towel to absorb moisture before air-drying in shade. Iron on a low silk setting with a pressing cloth placed between the iron and the weave. Store folded in unbleached muslin, away from direct light and moisture. Avoid contact with perfume or deodorant, as alcohol weakens silk fibres over time.
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