Syaahi Mangalagiri Silk Brown Dupatta

What is the central strip like?

A dense strip of colourful painted figures runs down the middle of the brown ground, scattered with small dots. The figures are in yellow, blue, green and orange, and because the strip sits centrally it shows from any side you drape it.

How do the beige borders change the look?

Wide beige borders run along both sides, framing the brown ground and the painted strip. They lighten the overall effect and give the dupatta a neat, finished outline, and the beige also picks up the beige tones in the painted figures.

Where will it fit in my wardrobe?

Think of it first as a workwear dupatta: the brown and beige palette is calm and professional, with just enough colour from the figures. It also carries into summer travel, festive gatherings and kitty parties or brunches with friends.

What is Mangalagiri silk?

Mangalagiri silk is a traditional fabric from the Mangalagiri region of Andhra Pradesh, known for its rich texture, fine quality and durability. On this piece it carries a brown ground with a dense central strip of hand-painted figures, framed by wide beige borders.

How should I drape it?

Pin it on one shoulder for a neat, structured look, or wear it loose across both shoulders so the central strip runs down the front. The wide beige borders outline the drape either way. It measures 2.0 to 2.25 metres long and 35 to 36 inches wide.

What is the right way to wash it?

Gentle hand wash in cool water with a mild detergent, washed on its own. Don't rub the painted strip or wring the fabric. Dry it in the shade, away from direct sunlight.