Pure Linen Dupatta Hand Embroidered Blue With Tassel

What are the motifs on this linen dupatta?

Small butterflies are scattered all over it, hand embroidered in pink and blue thread with fine dark accents. They are spaced out rather than crowded, so the dupatta looks playful but still light, and the slub texture of the linen shows between them.

How are the edges finished?

The edges carry silver-toned stripes, and the dupatta is finished with a tassel trim. The stripes give the pale aqua a neat, light frame, and the tassels add a playful finish at the ends when you wear it over one shoulder.

What can I pair it with?

The base is soft and light, so it works with plain kurtas in white, navy, grey or deep pink that pick up the butterfly colours. It also adds interest to a simple co-ord or cotton kurta set for daywear. Keep the outfit plain so the butterflies and tassels have room to show.

How big is it, and how can I drape it?

It measures 2.3 to 2.4 metres long and 35 to 36 inches wide, a full dupatta size. Wear it across both shoulders with a kurta, pinned on one side, or loosely around the neck as a stole. Pure linen has a natural crisp texture that softens with each wash.

How should I wash it?

Dry cleaning is preferred. If you wash it at home, hand wash it gently with a mild detergent, separately from other clothes, as it is hand dyed. Do not wring it, so the embroidery and tassels keep their shape. Dry it in the shade.

Will the linen feel stiff?

Pure linen has a natural crisp texture when new, and that is part of its character. It becomes softer and more supple with each wash. It is also breathable and stays cool in hot weather, so it is comfortable over the shoulders even on a warm afternoon.