Delicate Handcrafted Pink Applique Curtain (Set Of 2)

Tell me about the bird motif.

At the centre of each panel is a large bird with fanned-out plumage, in a peacock-like style, cut and stitched tone-on-tone in a deeper pink on rose pink. The fanned tail gives it a graceful shape, and because it is applique, the layers of fabric add texture you can see up close.

What are the small details at the top and hem?

Small drop shapes run along the top and the hem, like a light fringe of motifs, and dotted and chevron bands finish the lower edge. These details frame the bird and keep the eye moving across the full length of the curtain.

Where would these look best?

The soft rose tone suits a bedroom, a child's room or a sunny living room with white or cream walls. It pairs with light wood, white furniture and grey or sage accents. Hung on either side of a window, the two birds frame the view as a pair.

What is in the set?

Two curtains, each 44 x 84 inches, which is about 3.5 by 7 feet. Use them together on one window or doorway, or split them between two spaces for a matched look across a room.

How should I look after them?

Wash them gently by hand with a mild detergent, separately from other washing, and dry them in the shade. Keeping to this simple routine is all the care they need.

Who handcrafts this set?

A women's self-help group in Barmer, led by master artisan Khetaram. The bird, the drops and the borders are cut and stitched by hand, so small irregularities between the two panels are natural and part of their charm.