Syaahi Mangalagiri Silk Frosty Blue Dupatta

What are the round flowers around the figures?

Each painted figure is ringed by large round fan-shaped flowers in pink, mustard, beige and white. They frame the figures like wreaths and give the dupatta a full, decorative look against the royal blue ground.

How does the yellow border sit when worn?

The wide yellow border with a small fringe runs along the edges, so it outlines the drape wherever it falls. Over both shoulders it frames your face; in a one-shoulder pin it traces a bright line down the front against the blue ground.

Is this a Kalamkari dupatta?

It is hand painted on Mangalagiri silk. The figures and flowers have a Kalamkari-style look, but the craft here is hand painting, done by hand with brushes, so each piece has small irregularities of its own.

What kurta colours go with it?

Yellow or mustard kurtas pick up the wide border, while white, beige or soft pink echo the round fan flowers. For a festive look, a pink kurta against the royal blue ground feels bright and celebratory; for the office, keep it to a plain white kurta.

How do I clean it?

Gentle hand wash in cool water with a mild detergent, separately from other clothes. Don't scrub the painted flowers or tug the fringe, and never wring it. Dry it in the shade.

Is it long enough for a full drape?

Yes. It is 2 to 2.25 metres long and 35 to 36 inches wide, which allows a drape across both shoulders, a single-shoulder pin or a wrap around the neck.