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Snow-White Pure Cotton Kaftan with Printed Floral Butta
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Snow-White Pure Cotton Kaftan with Printed Floral Butta

crafted in pure cotton,
₹1,260incl. of GST
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Size
Quantity
Item codeGAI917
MaterialPure Cotton
Weight0.18 kg
DimensionsLENGTH 40 INCH <br> BUST 36 INCH
Care

Machine or hand-wash cold, inside out. Air-dry in shade. Iron on medium heat. Wash with similar colours the first time.

about the piece,

Description

There is a quietness to white that only cotton truly understands. This kaftan is cut from pure cotton of an airy, close weave, the kind that breathes generously through humid afternoons and long, unhurried evenings. Across its surface, small floral buttas are printed in a repeat pattern, each motif recalling the block-printed traditions of Rajasthan and the Deccan, where flowers have long been translated into ink and cloth. The silhouette is generous and unfussy, falling with the easy grace that kaftans have carried from coastal Gujarat to urban drawing rooms for generations. White, in Indian textile culture, is never simply an absence of colour; it is the ground on which craft announces itself most honestly. At Rs 1,260, this piece sits where everyday comfort meets considered making. Wear it with flat Kolhapuri chappals and a single strand of wooden beads for a morning that asks nothing complicated of you. Come evening, a light block-printed dupatta in indigo or terracotta will lift the whole quietly into something more considered.

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Behind this piece

The butta, that small, self-contained motif scattered across Indian textiles for centuries, carries an entire grammar of ornament within its modest form. On this snow-white cotton kaftan, printed buttas bloom in floral clusters, echoing a tradition found across block-printing ateliers in Rajasthan and Kutch, where artisans arrange repeat motifs with quiet mathematical precision. Cotton itself has been India's most democratic fabric, woven, printed, and worn across every latitude of the subcontinent. Here, the two meet simply: a clean silhouette, an honest fibre, and the enduring pleasure of a flower repeated in perfect rhythm.

to wear it,

How to style

Wear this kaftan as an evening cover-up over a white mulmul slip, paired with Kolhapuri flats and a single strand of seed pearls for a coastal gathering. For a weekend brunch, layer it over slim cotton trousers in ivory or ecru, and add handcrafted terracotta earrings from Kutch. As a standalone kurta-length piece, belt it loosely at the waist with a woven cotton sash, slip on block-printed juttis, and carry a natural raffia clutch. The snow-white ground suits both daytime and candlelit evenings with equal ease.

to last,

Fabric & care

Pure cotton breathes well and ages honestly when treated with care. Hand-wash in cool water with a mild, ph-neutral detergent, keeping printed areas away from prolonged soaking to preserve the butta's crispness. Do not wring; press the fabric gently between dry towels and dry flat or hang in shade, away from direct sunlight, which yellows white cotton over time. Iron on medium heat while slightly damp for a smooth finish. Store folded in a cotton muslin bag rather than plastic, which traps moisture. Properly maintained, this kaftan will soften and improve beautifully with every wash.

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Each piece is hand-picked from artisan clusters we work with directly across India. Some are handloomed on traditional pit looms, others use block-printing, hand-embroidery, or heritage techniques passed down through generations. Small irregularities are part of the character — not a defect.