Rainbow Stripe Printed V-Neck Midi Kaftan
Gentle hand-wash separately in cold water with a mild detergent. Avoid soaking. Iron on medium heat while slightly damp.
Description
Colour, when it moves, becomes its own kind of music. This midi kaftan arrives in a sweep of rainbow stripes that recall the dyed-cotton traditions of Rajasthan and Gujarat, where bold, joyful palettes have long been a language of celebration rather than ornament. Cut in a fluid rayon that drapes with the ease of a warm afternoon, the V-neck silhouette follows the generous, unhurried lines of the kaftan form, a garment with deep roots across South Asia and the Middle East alike. The free-size fit honours the kaftan's original generosity, allowing the fabric to fall and gather naturally against the body. Rayon, chosen here for its breathability and luminous quality, carries printed colour with particular fidelity, keeping each stripe vivid through season after season of wear. The midi length strikes a balance between ease and elegance, suited to long lunches, coastal evenings, or quiet days spent at home with intention. Wear it over wide-leg cotton trousers for a layered, relaxed look, or let it stand alone with flat leather sandals and a single gold bangle.
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Behind this piece
The kaftan is one of the oldest garments in recorded human history, travelling from the courts of Mesopotamia through Ottoman palaces and into the wardrobes of coastal India, where it was adopted and reimagined with characteristic ease. This version carries that long conversation forward in rayon, a fabric whose fluid drape recalls the weight and movement of fine silk at a fraction of its formality. The rainbow stripe print references a joyful vernacular found in block-printed textiles from Rajasthan and Kutch, where bold, rhythmic colour sequences have long been a mark of celebratory dressing.
How to style
Wear it loose over wide-leg linen trousers in ivory for a languid Sunday brunch, finishing with Kolhapuri chappals and a single strand of rudraksha beads. For an evening occasion, belt the kaftan softly at the waist with a braided jute or leather cord, add strappy block heels, and let the V-neck carry a long Rajasthani silver necklace. Travelling light? Fold it over tailored white culottes as a layering piece, tuck in a straw tote, and wear it through a coastal evening with nothing more than small gold hoops.
Fabric & care
Rayon is a cellulose fibre that breathes beautifully but dislikes rough handling. Hand wash in cold water using a gentle, pH-neutral detergent, and never wring or twist the fabric. Rinse thoroughly, then roll the garment inside a clean dry towel to remove excess water before laying it flat in shade to dry. Direct sunlight will fade the stripe print over time. Iron on a low setting while the fabric is still slightly damp. Store folded, not hung, to prevent the weave from stretching along the shoulder seams with prolonged weight.
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