Syaahi Bangalori Silk Deep Black Hand Painted Dupatta

What flowers are painted on it?

Large peony-style cream flowers with broad leaves, spread across the black ground. The blooms are big and full, so the dupatta looks bold and graphic from a distance and detailed up close.

What is special about the borders?

The green-gold side borders carry small figure motifs, so the large flowers are framed by a fine figurative edge. The contrast of big blooms and tiny figures gives the design its character, and the dupatta finishes in a cream end.

Which colours pair with it?

Blush, ivory, powder pink and pale grey give it a soft look; deep green, navy or maroon make the cream peonies stand out more. Keep the kurta plain either way.

How should I drape it?

Open, so the flowers stay whole. Wear it over one shoulder with the end falling in front, or across both shoulders. Narrow pleating folds the large blooms away and hides most of the design.

How do I care for it?

Handwash it gently with a mild detergent, on its own, without soaking or scrubbing, and dry it in the shade. Store it wrapped in muslin in a cool, dry place and iron from the reverse.

Will it look exactly like the photos?

Very nearly. Since it is painted by hand, petal shapes and leaf lines vary slightly from piece to piece, and colours can look a little different on different screens. Those small variations are part of handwork.