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Mustard Velvet Embroidered Kaftan Gown With Mirror Work

A kaftan in velvet is the most considered version of doing less

Mirror Work
Kundan
Bandhani

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About the garment

A mustard velvet kaftan gown with at the neckline and sleeve edges — the silhouette is loose and falls straight from shoulder to floor, but the velvet gives it a weight that makes it read formal rather than casual. The mirror work at the border is concentrated enough to add detail without competing with the fabric. This is for a cocktail evening or a formal dinner where you want to be comfortable and look completely intentional.

The craft

Hand-worked in Kutch — and are the two crafts this region does better than anywhere else. Applying shisha to velvet requires additional skill because the pile resists the needle differently to woven fabric. Kutch artisans who work in velvet press the pile flat around each mirror position before stitching.

About the garment

The craft

Styling notes

Gold mules or kitten heels — the kaftan length works best with modest heel height
Heavy antique gold or earrings; the neckline is open and can carry them
No layering — the kaftan is the layer

Care notes

Dry clean only — velvet pile and shisha stitching both require professional handling
Hang on a wide padded hanger; velvet kaftan lengths crease badly when folded