Rainbow Stripes Printed Long Kaftan with Internal Drawstring
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 is one of the oldest silhouettes in recorded dress history, tracing its origins through the courts of the Ottoman Empire and the trade routes that carried it eastward into South Asia. This version translates that ancient ease into a contemporary idiom: bold rainbow stripes rendered through modern digital or screen printing onto fluid polyester. Where traditional weavers once built stripe sequences on handlooms, here the geometry is printed, precise and joyful. The internal drawstring at the waist borrows from the practical intelligence of regional wrapping garments, allowing the wearer to sculpt volume or let the fabric fall freely.
How to style
Wear it loose to the ankle for a rooftop summer gathering, paired with flat Kolhapuri sandals in tan leather and a single oxidised silver bangle. For a more defined silhouette, cinch the internal drawstring and layer a cropped white cotton kurta beneath, letting the kaftan function as an open coat. On cooler evenings, drape a fine Maheshwari cotton dupatta in ivory over one shoulder; its subtle texture will anchor the stripes without competing. A pair of block-heeled juttis in midnight blue completes each of these looks with understated confidence.
Fabric & care
Polyester is a resilient fibre that holds its colour well when treated with consistency. Machine wash cold on a gentle cycle, turning the kaftan inside out to protect the printed surface from abrasion. Avoid hot water, which can distort the weave and cause the fabric to pill. Do not wring. Tumble dry on low heat or, better still, hang to dry away from direct sunlight, which over time will fade the vibrancy of the stripe palette. Store flat or loosely rolled; prolonged hanging on a narrow hanger may stretch the neckline. A cool, dry cupboard preserves the fabric for years.
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