Rutabaga-Ivory Cutwork Border
Dry clean only. Store folded in a soft muslin pouch away from direct sunlight to keep the sheen alive.
Behind this piece
Cutwork, known in some traditions as jaali or katwork, carries a lineage rooted in the ornate courts of Mughal India, where negative space was understood as a design element in its own right. The border's rutabaga-ivory palette, a warm, slightly greyed yellow-white, recalls the muted grandeur of Awadhi interiors and old Lucknow textile sensibilities. Rendered in art silk, this trim translates a heritage needlework language into an accessible, versatile form, preserving the rhythm of the cutwork lattice: deliberate, geometric, quietly extraordinary. Each repeating motif holds the memory of a longer, slower craft tradition.
How to style
Sew this border along the hem of an ivory chanderi kurta for a Diwali gathering; the rutabaga warmth will pick up candlelight beautifully. Alternatively, apply it to the dupatta edge of a pale blush salwar suit for a daytime mehendi function, finishing the look with polki studs and kolhapuri flats. For fusion dressing, use it to trim the neckline of a cream linen co-ord, paired with oxidised silver bangles and block-printed mules. The neutral palette travels across seasons and occasions without effort, making it one of the more quietly dependable creative investments in a seamstress's collection.
Fabric & care
Art silk, a woven viscose that mimics the drape and sheen of pure silk, requires gentle handling to retain its lustre. Hand wash in cool water with a mild, pH-neutral detergent, working the trim softly without wringing or bunching. Rinse thoroughly and press between two dry towels to remove excess moisture. Dry flat and away from direct sunlight, which causes the fibre to yellow over time. Iron on a low setting with a pressing cloth placed over the surface. Store the border rolled rather than folded to prevent permanent creasing along the delicate cutwork lattice.
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