Syaahi Mangalagiri Silk Handpainted Soft Beige Dupatta

What flowers are painted on it?

Pink and yellow lotuses bloom across a dark ground, set against big green leaves and small purple buds. The lotuses are medium-sized and spread evenly, so the dupatta reads as a painted lotus pond rather than a figure scene.

How does the border frame the painting?

A plain orange border runs along both long sides. Because it has no pattern of its own, it acts as a clean frame that brightens the darker centre and lets the lotuses stay the focus.

How does it drape?

At 2.4 to 2.5 metres long and 35 to 36 inches wide, there is plenty to work with. Spread it across both shoulders to show the lotus field, or pin it on one shoulder and let the long end fall so the orange border runs down your front.

What is the fabric like to wear?

It is Mangalagiri cotton silk, a handwoven fabric from Mangalagiri valued for its texture, durability and comfortable feel. The painted surface looks matte, so the pink and yellow lotuses come through clearly rather than shining.

Should I wash it with other clothes?

No, wash it separately. A gentle hand wash is all it needs. Keeping it apart from other laundry protects both the painted colours and your other garments, and avoiding hard wringing keeps the lotus painting looking fresh.

Is it sold as a set?

It comes as a single dupatta, with no kurta or bottom. It is made to order and hand-painted, so yours may differ slightly from the photograph in the shape and shading of the lotuses, which is part of the handmade character.