Royal Purple Starburst Crop Top With Flared Sharara

A royal purple sharara set with a starburst-embroidered crop top — the starburst motifs on the top are worked in gold thread and radiate from single central points, creating an all-over pattern that reads differently at different distances. The sharara is fully flared in matching purple with a gold border dupattadupattaThe long scarf-stole that completes a lehenga or kurta set — draped over the chest, shoulder, or head. included. The crop top has structure and a clean neckline; the embroidery does the decorating. This is a considered festive set for a cocktail evening.

Crafted in Jaipur with the block-printing and embroidery traditions of Rajasthan. The starburst embroidery uses goldwork thread in a technique where the rays of each star are worked in directional satin stitch — each ray requiring a separate thread direction to achieve the radiating effect. The gold border on the dupatta is a separate woven or embroidered strip attached to the chiffon or base.