Playful Handcrafted Pink Applique Curtain

What scene is worked on this curtain?

A large tree with figures beside it forms the main design, cut and stitched in applique on the hot pink base. Below the scene run bands of lattice, which give the picture a patterned base, so the curtain feels like a story panel rather than an all-over repeat.

How is the design laid out on the panel?

The tree-and-figure scene is placed as the focal area, with the lattice bands sitting beneath it. That placed layout means the curtain looks best hung fairly flat, where the whole scene can be seen, rather than bunched into tight folds.

What size is it?

The curtain measures 44 x 84 inches, which is about 3.5 x 7 feet. Measure the width and the drop of your window or door against these numbers before you order, so the scene sits where you want it.

Where does hot pink look best?

Hot pink is a confident colour, so give it some calm around it: white or cream walls, natural wood, cane, or indigo and teal cushions. It brightens a bedroom, a child's room or a reading corner, and works as the one bold accent in a living room.

Who handcrafted it?

It is handcrafted in Barmer by a women's self-help group led by master artisan Khetaram. As each curtain is made by hand, minor irregularities in the scene and stitching are natural and part of the piece's character.

How do I wash it?

Hand wash it gently with a mild detergent, wash it separately from other items, and dry it in the shade rather than in direct sun. A simple, gentle routine like this is the best way to look after the cotton and the applique.