Pure Linen Dupatta Hand Embroidered Wine Red With Tassel

What makes the butterfly embroidery stand out on it?

On the deep wine base, the hand-embroidered butterflies in pink and aqua show up clearly, like small flecks of colour. They are scattered across the whole dupatta, so whichever way you drape it, some of them always show at the shoulder and the front.

What are the silver bands at the ends?

Both ends carry silver-toned stripe bands, finished with tassels. The bands give the dupatta a defined end when it falls down the front or back, and the silver tone adds a light festive touch that sits well against the wine colour.

Which outfits does it go with?

A rich wine shade pairs easily with neutrals: an ivory, beige or grey kurta lets it be the focus. It also works with black for an evening look, or with a pink or aqua kurta that matches the butterflies. Silver jewellery ties in with the striped ends.

What size is it?

It is a full-size dupatta, 2.3 to 2.4 metres long and 35 to 36 inches wide. That gives enough length to drape it across both shoulders, pin it on one side in a pleated fall, or wrap it as a shawl-style stole on cooler evenings.

Will the colour run?

Hand-dyed deep shades like this can release some colour, especially in the early washes. Dry cleaning is preferred. If you hand wash, use a mild detergent, wash it on its own and avoid soaking, then dry it in the shade. This also keeps the butterflies from picking up the red.

Will it look exactly like the photographs?

Close, but each one is hand dyed and hand embroidered, so the shade and the placement of the butterflies can vary slightly between pieces. Screens also show colour differently. These small irregularities come from the handwork and make each dupatta its own.