What design do these panels carry?
Each panel has a standing figure among leaves, cut in the style of cutwork and stitched in tone-on-tone applique, with soft grey shadows marking the shapes. The design is placed, with open space around it, so it reads clean rather than crowded.
What are the bands along the hem?
The hem carries dotted and chevron bands, one above the other. The dots give a light, rhythmic edge, and the zigzag chevrons add movement. Together they frame the figure above and give the curtains a finished base when they hang at full length.
Which rooms do they suit?
White applique fits almost anywhere: a bedroom, a calm living room, a study, or the doorway to a puja room. It balances colourful rugs and cushions, and pairs well with wooden, cane or metal furniture. In smaller rooms, white keeps the space feeling open.
How many curtains, and how big?
This is a set of two, each 44 x 84 inches, which is about 3.5 by 7 feet. The pair can frame a window on both sides or cover a wide doorway.
How do I wash them?
Handwash gently using a mild detergent, wash them separately from other items, and dry them in the shade. Since the design is built from hand-stitched fabric pieces, a gentle wash suits it best.
Whose hands made this pair?
These curtains are handcrafted in Barmer by a women's self-help group, led by master artisan Khetaram. Each figure, leaf and border is cut and sewn on by hand, so minor irregularities are part of the work and make each piece its own.