In the old trading towns along the Silk Route, needlework was never just decoration — it was memory stitched in thread, carried from Bukhara to the courtyards of Rajasthan. The Samarkand Nights jacket carries that same spirit forward, its deep denim-blue velvet grounding a garden of embroidered blooms that seem to glow against the dusk-toned fabric.
Hand-embroidered in bold chain and satin stitch, two grand boteh (paisley) motifs anchor the chest, their outlines traced in crisp white and filled with fern-like fronds of crimson, raspberry pink, and dusty mauve. Radiating daisy blossoms with deep red centers and ivory petals scatter across the shoulders and hem, while a vertical placket of scalloped white and pink motifs runs the length of the front closure — echoing the ancient Suzani tradition of dowry textiles once embroidered by hand for generations to come. A striped blue cotton lining peeks from the collar, a quiet, thoughtful finish.
Cut in a relaxed, boxy silhouette, this jacket is made to be thrown over silk slips or worn open atop plain knits — a wearable piece of textile art that transforms with every fold. No two embroidered panels are identical, each carrying the subtle imperfections of the artisan's hand.
Handcrafted in Jaipur · Hand embroidery on cotton velvet · Limited pieces
KEY FEATURES
Hand-embroidered Suzani motifs in raspberry, mauve, and white thread
Rich cotton velvet base in deep denim blue
Statement paisley (boteh) and daisy floral embroidery
Striped cotton interior lining for structured comfort
