Earthy Hand Dyed Pure Linen Brown Dupatta

What do the borders look like?

The body is a muted brown-grey, and the borders carry bold stripes of orange and red with a fine bright line running through them. The quiet body and lively edges give it a grounded, earthy feel that still has plenty of colour, finished with tassels at the ends.

Is this a warm or cool palette, and what suits it?

It is a warm, earthy palette. It goes easily with cream, beige, rust, mustard and olive kurtas, and with plain black or charcoal if you want the orange border to stand out. Handloom cottons and simple khadi-style outfits suit its look well.

How does it drape?

The slub texture gives the linen a natural, textured look, and it has a medium-weight feel in its look. It sits well folded on one shoulder for work, and also looks good thrown loosely around the neck. Linen becomes softer and more supple with each wash.

How do I look after it?

Dry cleaning is preferred. You can also hand wash it gently in a mild detergent. Wash it separately because it is hand dyed, and dry it in the shade, not in strong sun.

Will every piece look the same?

Very nearly, but not identically. Each dupatta is dyed by hand, so the depth of the brown-grey and the stripes can vary slightly, and small irregularities in the linen are part of handmade fabric. Your screen settings can also shift how the colours appear.