Syaahi Mangalagiri Silk Dupatta Smudged Black & White

What are the plume-winged figures?

Cream figures with plume-like wings are stacked along one side, with small painted dots around them. The other side is plain black. It feels like a column of painted guardians running down the dupatta.

What finishes the edges?

Striped olive-gold borders run along both sides. They are slim and subtle, framing the black and cream painting with a hint of warmth, and they give the plain side a neat finished line without competing with the figures.

How does it drape?

Mangalagiri silk has a rich texture and a subtle sheen. Pin it on one shoulder with the winged figures facing out, so they run down the front; the plain black side then drops behind and keeps the look clean.

How long and wide is it?

It is 2 to 2.25 metres long and 35 to 36 inches wide, a standard dupatta size that suits straight kurtas, anarkalis and salwar suits alike, with enough length to let the winged figures run down the front.

How do I keep the cream painting clean?

Hand wash it gently in cool water with a mild detergent, separately from other clothes. Don't soak it for long, and don't scrub the painted figures. Dry it in the shade.

Will it look exactly like the picture?

Very close, but each piece is painted by hand, so the figures, dots and wing lines will differ slightly. That small variation is the sign of hand painting, and no two dupattas are quite the same.