Syaahi Mangalagiri Silk Handpainted Medium Blue Dupatta

What sets this Syaahi dupatta apart?

Its body is left almost entirely plain, with narrow lime-green edges and a single painted scene of deer, birds and flowers at one end. The contrast between the quiet length and the busy multicolour end is the whole idea: it reads calm until the painted end falls into view.

Will it suit a printed kurta?

It does best with a solid or subtly textured kurta. The painted scene already uses yellow, pink, blue, orange and lime, so a plain base lets those colours show. If your kurta is printed, keep the print small and pick up one of the colours from the scene.

Is cotton silk comfortable in warm weather?

Mangalagiri cotton silk is handwoven and known for comfortable wear, with a soft sheen and good durability. For summer days and travel, wear it over a plain cotton kurta and let the painted deer and bird scene bring the colour.

How do I care for it?

Gently handwash it on its own. Avoid wringing or scrubbing the painted end; press the water out with a towel instead and then let it dry. Because the motifs are painted, the less friction they get, the longer they keep their crisp edges.

What comes in the package, and how big is it?

You get one dupatta, 2.4 to 2.5 metres long and 35 to 36 inches wide. There is no kurta or bottom with it, which leaves you free to style it with pieces you already own, from a plain cotton kurta to a dressier silk set.