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Stone-Washed Long Elastic Skirt with Printed Elephants
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Stone-Washed Long Elastic Skirt with Printed Elephants

crafted in pure cotton,
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Colour — Muted Clay2 available
Size
Quantity
Item codeSEK37
MaterialPure Cotton
ColourMuted Clay
DimensionsLength 39 inch<br>Elastic Waist Upto 46 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

Some stories travel slowly, carried in the repetition of a motif pressed into cloth by patient hands. This long skirt is cut from pure cotton that has been stone-washed to arrive at a texture both lived-in and luminous, the kind that softens further with every wear. The printed elephants move across the fabric in a procession of restrained folk imagery, echoing the block-printing traditions that have flourished across Rajasthan and Gujarat for centuries. Available in Muted Clay and Pale Olive Green, the two colourways draw from the earth itself, from sun-dried riverbanks and the quieter greens of a monsoon field. A generously cut silhouette with an elastic waist accommodating up to 46 inches ensures the skirt sits comfortably through long afternoons, whether spent at a craft bazaar or a slow Sunday at home. The 39-inch length falls with an unhurried grace that flatters without effort. Pair it with a simple white khadi kurta and kolhapuri chappals for an ensemble that speaks fluently of craft without announcing itself. A woven cotton stole in indigo would complete the look with equal quiet.

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Behind this piece

The elephant motif carries centuries of weight in Indian textile tradition. Printed across hand-loomed cotton, these procession-inspired forms echo the block-printed vocabularies of Rajasthan and the woven borders of Orissa's Dongria craft corridors, where elephants have long signalled auspicious movement and royal dignity. Stone-washing, a finishing technique that softens cotton through tumbling with smooth river stones or stone-wash enzymes, gives this fabric its lived-in drape and muted palette. The five colourways, from Highrise Gray to Muted Clay, evoke mineral pigments ground by hand, honouring a chromatic restraint as considered as the motif itself.

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How to style

In Highrise Gray, pair this skirt with a handloom khadi kurta in undyed ivory and Kolhapuri chappals for a quiet weekend afternoon. Italian Straw calls for a crisp cotton pintuck blouse and oxidised silver jhumkas, elegant enough for a gallery opening or literary evening. Muted Clay rewards layering: try a fine Chanderi dupatta draped loosely over a fitted linen top, anchored with tan juttis. Pale Olive Green softens beautifully beside hand-embroidered Kashmiri phulkari details. The elastic waist accommodates unhurried movement, making each version equally suited to slow mornings and considered evenings.

to last,

Fabric & care

Pure cotton breathes generously but rewards careful handling. Machine-wash cold on a gentle cycle, or hand-wash in cool water with a mild, pH-neutral detergent. Avoid wringing; instead, press out water gently and dry flat in shade to preserve the stone-washed finish and prevent uneven shrinkage. Do not bleach. Iron on a medium cotton setting while slightly damp to ease creases without stiffening the fabric. Store loosely folded, away from direct sunlight, which can shift the mineral-toned colourways over time. With this care, the cotton will only soften further and age with greater character through each season.

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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.