In the old quarters of Jaipur, where velvet is still cut by hand and thread is still pulled through cloth one loop at a time, this kimono began as a length of deep maroon velvet — the color of dried rose petals and evening shadow. It carries the quiet romance of trousseau textiles once made for daughters leaving home, stitched with symbols of love and longing.
Dusty rose chainstitch daisies bloom across the shoulders and back, each petal looped by hand in the aari tradition, their stems curling like something remembered rather than drawn. Between them, columns of hand-stitched hearts march down the front panels and sleeves in the same soft blush thread, punctuated by small teal accents at the flower centers — a detail that catches the eye like a single bead of turquoise in a Rajasthani courtyard. The reverse reveals a candy-striped cotton lining in red, white, and rose, a quiet nod to the maker's hand beneath the velvet.
Cut long and unstructured with a stand collar and dropped kimono sleeves, this piece drapes rather than fits — meant to be thrown over silk slips, worn open over denim, or belted at the waist for something more considered. No two embroidery panels are identical; the slight irregularities are proof of hands, not machines.
Handcrafted in Jaipur · Hand embroidery on velvet · Limited pieces
KEY FEATURES
Hand chainstitched daisy and heart motifs in dusty rose thread
Rich maroon velvet base with soft, brushed hand-feel
Contrast striped cotton lining in red and blush
Relaxed kimono silhouette with dropped sleeves and stand collar
One-of-a-kind embroidery variations from hand craftsmanship
