In the walled courtyards of old Jaipur, where afternoon light filters through jharokha windows in slivers of gold, this jacket was born from a single motif — the sun, radiating in crimson thread across a field of espresso velvet. It is a garment that carries the memory of desert heat and the cool relief of embroidered shade.
Hand-worked in dense Suzani-style embroidery, the jacket blazes with crimson sunburst medallions, emerald palm fronds swaying beside cobalt rivers, and constellations of powder-blue and olive florets scattered like night-blooming flowers. Along the hem, a wavy border of red and indigo thread echoes the rivers of Rajasthan's oases, while whimsical vase-and-candle motifs in olive and scarlet punctuate the open front — a nod to the ceremonial lamps of village courtyards. A striped cotton lining in cream and brown peeks through the collar, a quiet contrast to the richness outside.
Cut in a relaxed, kimono-inspired silhouette with dropped shoulders and an open drape, this piece moves with the body rather than against it. It is substantial enough for cool evenings, yet light enough to wear as a statement layer over the simplest silk or linen. Every stitch was placed by hand, making this jacket — like all Zoshak pieces — impossible to replicate exactly twice.
Handcrafted in Jaipur · Hand embroidery on velvet · Limited pieces
KEY FEATURES
Dense hand-embroidered Suzani motifs — sunbursts, palms, florets, and rivers
Rich espresso-brown velvet base with vivid multicolor threadwork
Relaxed, open-front kimono silhouette with dropped shoulders
Striped cotton lining and trim in cream and brown
One-of-a-kind piece — no two embroidery placements are identical
PRODUCT DETAILS
Fabric
Velvet
Embroidery
Suzani-style hand embroidery
Color
Espresso brown with crimson, cobalt, emerald, olive, and powder-blue thread
