Serene Hand Dyed Pure Linen Blue Dupatta

What gives this piece its character?

A dusty, muted blue body framed by red borders with a silvery band running through them, and tassels at the ends. The soft blue keeps it calm, and the red and silver edge adds a touch of polish that makes it easy to dress up a plain kurta.

Is the blue warm or cool, and what goes with it?

It is a cool, slightly greyed blue. It pairs well with white, cream, grey and soft pink kurtas, and a red or rust kurta picks up the border for a warmer look. Silver jewellery suits the silvery band in the border.

How does it sit on the shoulder?

It looks light, so it sits easily folded and pinned on one shoulder for work, or can be worn loose around the neck or across both shoulders. Linen has a characteristic crisp texture to begin with and becomes softer and more supple with each wash.

Will the red border run into the blue?

It is hand dyed, so wash it separately and don't leave it bunched up while wet. Dry cleaning is preferred; for a home wash, use a mild detergent, rinse it quickly and dry it open in the shade.

Will the colour be exactly as shown?

Very close, but dusty shades can look different from screen to screen, and since each piece is dyed by hand, the blue may vary slightly in depth. Minor irregularities are part of handcrafted linen and make each piece its own.