Jamdani Handwoven Cotton Kurta Fabric with Dupatta - Sea Green & Rust Birds

A sea-green jamdani set carrying the weave's oldest habit: birds and flowering stems lifted onto the cloth by hand, one supplementary weft at a time, on a pit loom with no jacquard and no shortcut. The kurta panel holds a large paired-bird motif in yellow, coral and indigo against a blue flowering branch, framed by a rust-striped border. The dupatta repeats smaller bird buti across its body, with woven rust bands and knotted tassels at both ends.

Jamdani is one of the slowest weaves in India — a motif of this scale can hold up a weaver for the better part of a day. The cloth stays feather-light and breathable, softening with every wash.

Because it is entirely handwoven, small irregularities in the weave, slight variation in motif placement and a gentle unevenness of yarn are natural to the craft. They are the signature of the hand, not a defect.

Details:

• Fabric: Pure handwoven cotton
• Weave: Traditional Bengal Jamdani
• Colour: Mulberry purple with blush stripe borders, rose, mustard and teal motifs
• Kurta piece: 2.9 m, unstitched, with woven motif placement
• Dupatta: 2.25 m x 0.9 m, with hand-knotted tassel finish
• Set includes: Unstitched kurta fabric and Jamdani dupatta
• Motif: Songbirds, flowering stems and scattered buti (handwoven)
• Finish: Hand-knotted black tassels on dupatta

Wash Care:

• Dry clean recommended for the first wash
• Thereafter, gentle hand wash in cold water with mild detergent
• Do not wring or bleach; dry in shade
• Warm iron on reverse
• Slight irregularities in the weave are natural to handloom textiles and a mark of their handmade origin