Cheerful Handcrafted Pink Applique Curtain

What is the design on this applique curtain?

A large bird sits at the heart of the panel, framed by bands of leaves and patterned borders. The work is tone-on-tone, with deeper pink shapes stitched onto a pink ground, so the design comes through as soft contrast rather than loud colour. It suits someone who wants pattern without a busy look.

How does the applique actually show on this piece?

Each part of the bird and the leaf bands is a separate piece of fabric, cut to shape and sewn onto the cotton base by hand. Because the shapes are layered rather than printed, you get raised edges and real texture you can see and feel. The panel also has a sheer look, which keeps the layered shapes light.

Who makes these curtains?

It is handcrafted in Barmer by a women's self-help group led by master artisan Khetaram. Every bird, leaf and border shape is cut and stitched onto the cotton base by hand, so your curtain carries the work of their hands in every line.

What size is it, and where will it fit?

It measures 44 x 84 inches, which is about 3.5 by 7 feet. That height works well for a regular door or a tall window, and the width covers a single doorway neatly. Measure your rod length and the drop you want before ordering, so it hangs right in your space.

How do I wash it?

Handwash it gently with a mild detergent, and wash it separately from other clothes and linen. Dry it in the shade rather than in direct sun. That is all the care this hand-stitched cotton curtain asks for.

Which rooms does it suit?

The warm pink and the bird motif sit happily in a bedroom, a child's room or a bright living room with white or cream walls. It also works as a cheerful doorway curtain between rooms, where the large motif can be seen at full length. With wooden or cane furniture, it brings a handmade Rajasthani feel to the space.