In the walled courtyards of Jaipur, where velvet is stretched taut on wooden frames and needles move like slow rivers, this jacket took shape. Its rust-orange ground recalls the sun-baked earth of Rajasthan at dusk, while the deep maroon embroidery traces motifs passed down through generations of Suzani needleworkers — fish for abundance, blossoms for renewal.
Rows of stylized fish swim vertically down the front placket, their bodies rendered in dense maroon chain-stitch that catches light against the velvet pile. Radiating thistle-blooms unfurl across the shoulders and sleeves, each petal hand-worked in the same wine-dark thread. A mandarin collar frames the neckline, while a butter-yellow striped lining peeks through as the jacket moves — a quiet, unexpected contrast to its earthen exterior.
Cut with a relaxed, boxy silhouette, this piece drapes rather than fits — designed to be thrown over silk slips or worn open atop simple linen. It is less a garment than a wearable textile artifact, each fish and flower a small act of devotion stitched by hand.
Handcrafted in Jaipur · Hand embroidery on velvet · Limited pieces
KEY FEATURES
Hand-embroidered fish and bloom motifs in rich maroon thread
Plush rust-orange velvet base with natural sheen variation
