Pink Floral Patchwork Kurta Set

A pink floral patchwork kurtakurtaA long shirt or tunic, worn loose, falling anywhere from hip to knee. Everyday or festive depending on the fabric. set — the kurta is constructed from panels of different floral georgettes arranged in a patchwork composition. The result is a garment that reads as a print from a distance and as a collection of different textiles up close. The kurta is straight-cut and falls to mid-calf; the pants are solid pink. This is the kind of piece that rewards closer attention.

Crafted in Jaipur with the block-printing and embroidery traditions of Rajasthan. The patchwork construction involves cutting each panel from separately printed georgette pieces and joining them with French seams — the seam technique of choice when the fabric is sheer enough for the inside to show. Each panel's print was likely block-printed individually before cutting.