Raspberry-Radiance Wedding Kurta Pajama with Hand-Embroidered Beads on Neck
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 raspberry hue of this kurta pajama draws from a long tradition of festive colour in North Indian bridal and groom's wear, where deep pinks and corals have signalled celebration for generations. The hand-embroidered beadwork at the neckline is executed in a technique found across the ateliers of Lucknow and Jaipur, where skilled karigars thread each bead by hand onto fabric, one stitch at a time. Art silk, a democratic cousin of pure mulberry silk, carries this embellishment beautifully, catching light with every movement and making the neckline the rightful focal point of the garment.
How to style
For a sangeet or mehendi, wear this kurta with ivory or gold mojris from Agra and a simple pearl bracelet; let the raspberry speak without competition. For a daytime wedding function, pair with a printed dupatta in ivory or champagne and brown leather kolhapuris. For a destination wedding or winter shaadi, layer a cream shawl in pashmina or fine wool over the shoulders and choose a flat-bottomed silk juttis in antique gold. Keep the pajama crisp and straight-hemmed; no accessories below the waist are necessary to complete the effect.
Fabric & care
Art silk is woven from viscose or synthetic fibre and requires considered handling to retain its lustre. Hand wash in cool water using a mild, pH-neutral detergent; never wring or twist the fabric, as this distorts the weave and weakens the beaded embroidery threads. Lay flat on a clean cotton towel to dry in shade, away from direct sunlight, which fades the raspberry pigment over time. Iron on a low setting with a pressing cloth placed between the iron and the embroidered neckline. Store folded in muslin, never in plastic, to allow the fabric to breathe.
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