Syaahi Mangalagiri Silk Dupatta Sleek Black & White

What is special about this design?

Cream lotus-like flowers on vines cover the black ground, and a line of animal figures runs down one edge. That single edge of animals gives it a subtle story element. It is drawn in the style of Kalamkari, with striped copper-brown borders on the sides.

How should I drape it to show the animal edge?

Let the edge with the animals fall at the front, either over one shoulder with the end hanging down or as an open drape over both shoulders. Worn around the neck, the animals sit along one side and frame the outfit nicely.

Where would I wear it?

It looks most at home at the office, where the black and cream palette stays polished. It also suits summer travel, kitty parties and brunches, and festive gatherings when paired with a brighter kurta.

What care does it need?

A gentle hand wash with mild detergent, done separately from other clothes. Do not wring or scrub the painted areas. Dry it in shade and store it folded loosely in a cotton cloth.

What are its measurements?

It is about 2.0 to 2.25 metres long and 35 to 36 inches wide, with striped copper-brown borders along the sides. That size works for every everyday drape, from a single-shoulder pleat to a loose stole style.