- Embroidered Indian-style tunic
- Made from a poly-silk (72%-28%) blend
- Henley neckline, vented hem, side slits
- Hand-embroidered
- Available in sizes S-XXL (please see tunic measurements below)
- Made in India
Garment Flat Measurement (Inches): Please note that the measurements are for the flat garment. Depending on your comfort level, please add 4-6 inches to your body measurements. Since these are handmade, please allow for a little variation. Length is 30" - 31".
S: Chest 42" Hips 44"
M: Chest 44" Hips 46"
L: Chest 46" Hips 48"
XL: Chest 48" Hips 50"
XXL: Chest 50" Hips 52"
Wash care: While we recommend hand-wash separately due to embroidered threads, the fabric wash instructions are as follows: cold wash, tumble dry, low iron, and do not bleach.
This item may feature slight variations in color, print, and overall design. Such characteristics enhance the unique artistry of each piece. Due to the handmade nature of the piece, please allow for a slight variance in sizing.
design: A relaxed tunic in a black-and-beige paisley print, with a dense cluster of hand embroidery in cream, black, and gold framing the Henley neckline. Three-quarter sleeves, a vented hem, and side slits keep the silhouette easy and flowing.
size: Flat garment length is 30"-31". Sizes run S-XXL (Chest 42"-50", Hips 44"-52", flat measurement) — add 4-6 inches for body fit, and allow for slight handmade variance in sizing.
material: Poly-silk blend (72% polyester, 28% silk)
features: Henley neckline, hand embroidery at the neckline, allover paisley print, vented hem, side slits, three-quarter sleeves
care: Hand wash separately is recommended to protect the embroidery threads; if using the fabric's care instructions, wash cold, tumble dry low, iron on low, and do not bleach.
disclaimer: As a hand-embroidered, handmade piece, expect slight variation in embroidery placement, print, and sizing from one tunic to the next.
The Story
The paisley motif covering this tunic — the curved, teardrop-shaped form repeated across the fabric — is one of the most recognizable patterns in South Asian textile design. Known in India as 'boteh,' it traces back to Kashmiri shawl weaving and Persian textile trade routes, and has been reworked in prints and embroidery across the subcontinent for generations. Its curved shape is often read as a stylized mango or cypress sprig, motifs long associated with fertility and abundance in South Asian design vocabulary.
Layered over the print, the hand embroidery concentrated at the neckline follows a common construction in Indian tunics and kurtas: the placket and yoke are treated as the focal point of embellishment, drawing the eye to the face and neckline while the body of the garment carries the printed pattern. This front-loaded detailing is a practical and decorative choice seen across many regional tunic styles, letting a single hand-worked panel carry the visual weight of the piece.
Poly-silk blends like this one are widely used in contemporary Indian garment production because they hold a print crisply while still taking hand embroidery well, giving makers a fabric that's easy to work with and still delivers the drape people want from a tunic.
This tunic starts as printed poly-silk yardage, cut and sewn into the tunic shape before the embroidery goes in. An embroiderer works the neckline by hand, building up the floral clusters stitch by stitch in cream, black, and gold thread until the placket reads as a single dense, textured panel against the printed ground. Because each panel is worked freehand rather than machine-run, no two necklines lay in exactly the same pattern.
Craft & Materials
- Made In: India
- Craft Tradition: Hand embroidery
- Ideal For: Women who want an easy, breezy piece for everyday wear
- Wear It With: Wear over jeans or leggings with sandals for a relaxed, everyday look
- Purpose: Everyday wear, layering, casual outings, travel
Questions & Answers
What size should I order?
Check the flat garment measurements against your chest and hips, then add 4-6 inches for a comfortable fit, since these are flat (not stretched) measurements.
What is the tunic made of?
It's a poly-silk blend (72% polyester, 28% silk) that holds the print well and gives the fabric a soft drape.
How should I wash it?
Hand wash separately to protect the embroidery threads; if you use the fabric care label, wash cold, tumble dry low, and iron on low heat without bleach.
Will the embroidery look exactly like the photo?
Since the neckline is hand-embroidered, expect small variations in stitch placement and thread coverage from piece to piece — that's part of its handmade character.
Where is this tunic made?
It's made in India, with the neckline embroidery worked by hand.
