Syaahi Mangalagiri Silk Handpainted Oak Brown Dupatta

What's the design on this dupatta?

Pink lotuses and leaves are painted over a striped ground, with round teal medallions set between them. The stripes add structure, the lotuses soften it, and the teal roundels give a cool accent that keeps the warm pink from dominating.

How are the edges finished?

Narrow green edges run along the long sides. They tie in with the painted leaves and frame the striped field lightly, so the painting gets almost the full width and the dupatta looks neat rather than heavily bordered.

Which colours pair well with it?

Pink, teal and green are all in the painting, so solid kurtas in any of these work. A teal kurta gives a cool, modern look; a pink one feels softer and warmer. Off-white keeps it simple for office days.

Is it painted by hand, piece by piece?

Yes. Each Syaahi dupatta is made to order and painted by hand, so the lotuses, medallions and stripes vary slightly in line and spacing from one piece to the next. Those small irregularities are part of handmade textiles.

What are its measurements?

It's 2.4 to 2.5 metres long and 35 to 36 inches wide, a full-length dupatta that can go over both shoulders, sit pinned on one shoulder, or loop around the neck with both ends in front.

How should I wash it?

Hand wash it gently and on its own. Use mild soap, rinse without rubbing the painted areas, and press the water out softly. Dry it spread out so the stripes stay straight.