Syaahi Mangalagiri Silk Showy Multi Color Dupatta

Why does this design look so soft?

Instead of figures, small coloured buds and leaves are scattered along thin vines across a soft salmon ground. The motifs are small and spaced out, so the dupatta looks airy and delicate, in a Kalamkari-inspired style.

Tell me about the border.

A wide lime-green border with a gold sheen runs along the sides. It is the boldest part of the piece and gives a bright frame to the soft centre, so the dupatta looks defined even though the buds are small.

What colours pair with soft salmon?

Salmon is a gentle, warm shade. It sits well on white, grey and navy kurtas, and a lime or mint green kurta echoes the border for a coordinated look. Soft pastels work too, if you want a light, airy outfit.

Will the buds and vines look the same as the photo?

They will be close, not identical. Everything is painted by hand, so small irregularities in the buds, leaves and vine lines are expected and part of the handmade character. Screens may also show the salmon slightly differently.

How should I care for it?

Hand wash it gently with a mild detergent, wash it on its own, and dry it in the shade. Avoid wringing it tightly, so the fine buds and vines keep their colour and the lime border stays bright.

What comes with it?

One dupatta, 2 to 2.25 metres long and 35 to 36 inches wide. There is no kurta in the package, so you can pair it freely with plain kurtas or suits in white, grey, navy or green.