Syaahi Mangalagiri Silk Jazzy Multi Color Dupatta

What is the design on this Syaahi dupatta?

It is laid out like a grid: framed panels of painted figures in magenta, blue, green, purple and orange, arranged in blocks with a magenta-red strip running through the centre. Yellow borders painted with curling motifs run along both sides, so the whole length is full of colour.

With this much colour, what do I wear underneath?

Go plain. A solid kurta in cream, white, magenta or yellow lets the panels do the work. Since the dupatta already uses many colours, picking just one of them for your kurta makes the outfit look planned rather than crowded.

Where does this dupatta fit in?

It comes into its own on summer days and while travelling, where a bright dupatta lifts the simplest outfit. It also suits kitty parties and brunches, brings colour to office wear, and dresses up nicely for festive occasions with a richer kurta.

Do the painted panels need special care?

Handwash it gently in a mild detergent and wash it separately. Avoid rubbing the panels against each other or wringing the fabric. Dry it in the shade, which keeps the many colours on it from dulling over time.

Is it long enough to drape across both shoulders?

It is 2.0 to 2.25 metres long and 35 to 36 inches wide, enough for a relaxed drape across both shoulders or a neat fall over one. Because the panels cover the whole length, every fold shows some of the painting.