In the walled bazaars of old Bukhara, tilla-work — embroidery in metallic gold thread — was reserved for garments of consequence, worn by those who understood that restraint and richness could coexist. This jacket carries that same quiet authority: a canvas of deep black velvet, worked over entirely in dense, corded gold embroidery that catches light with every movement.
Stylized tulip blooms rise from branching stems across the body and sleeves, flanked by delicate fern-like leaves rendered in fine chain stitch. A continuous vine-and-trellis border frames the mandarin collar, cuffs, and front placket, echoing the layered boundary patterns found in antique Central Asian textiles. The gold-on-black palette is classic, almost architectural — more etching than embroidery, built stitch by stitch by hand.
Structured with a standing collar and zip-front closure, it holds its shape with a tailored ease that moves easily from evening to everyday. The weight of the velvet and the density of the needlework give it a presence that feels collected rather than bought — a piece meant to be kept, not seasonal.
Handcrafted in Jaipur · Hand embroidery on velvet · Limited pieces
KEY FEATURES
Dense hand-embroidered gold tilla-work on jet black velvet
Tulip and vine motifs with fine fern-leaf chain stitch detailing
Mandarin collar with matching embroidered trim
Zip-front closure for a tailored, structured silhouette
Each piece individually hand-worked, with natural variation in motif placement
