Vegetable Printed Natural Dye Silk Dupatta
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Silk Dupattas
Handcrafted silk dupattas — Banarasi brocade, pen Kalamkari on tussar and Bandhani on gajji silk, made for festivals and the wedding season.
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Handcrafted silk dupattas for weddings and festivals
Our silk dupattas are the occasion end of the range. Three traditions make up most of the edit. Banarasi is handwoven with gold zari, either as an all-over floral jaal or as a border with small buttas. Pen Kalamkari on tussar silk is painted by hand, line by line. Bandhani on gajji silk is tie-dyed into fine dotted patterns. Alongside these are Ajrakh block printed on tussar and a natural-dye vegetable print.
Silk is the natural choice from October onwards. It holds warmth better than cotton, takes deep colour, and drapes over a jacket or a shawl without bunching, so a silk dupatta carries a plain suit to a winter wedding with no other help.
Because these are woven by hand, slight irregularities in the weave and small colour shifts between pieces are normal. They are the signature of a handloom, not a flaw.
Silk Dupattas — frequently asked questions
Which silk dupatta is best for a wedding?
A Banarasi with gold zari is the traditional choice. For something lighter but just as festive, Bandhani on gajji silk or a hand-painted Kalamkari on tussar works well.
Can I wear a silk dupatta in winter?
Yes, as a layer. Silk holds warmth better than cotton and drapes well over a jacket, a Nehru coat or a shawl, which is how a silk or Banarasi dupatta is usually worn to winter weddings. It is not a substitute for a woollen shawl in real cold.
What is tussar silk?
A wild silk with a natural gold tone and a slightly textured surface. It takes hand painting, such as Kalamkari, beautifully.
How should I care for it?
Dry clean only. Store folded in cotton or muslin away from direct light, and refold along a different line occasionally so the zari does not crease in one place.