- 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, medium 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, easy-fit tunic in layered shades of indigo and teal, printed with an allover geometric tile pattern and finished with a hand-embroidered paisley medallion framing the Henley neckline.
size: Available in S-XXL. Flat garment measurements: chest 42"-50", hips 44"-52" depending on size; length approximately 30"-31". Please allow 4-6 inches beyond your body measurements for fit, and note slight sizing variance as each piece is handmade.
material: Poly-silk blend (72% polyester, 28% silk).
features: Henley neckline with button placket, hand-embroidered yoke, allover geometric print, contrast embroidered border at the hem, vented hem, side slits, long sleeves
care: Hand-wash separately in cold water to protect the embroidered threads, or follow the fabric's care instructions of cold wash, tumble dry, medium iron, and no bleach.
disclaimer: As a hand-embroidered, handmade piece, expect slight variation in color, print placement, and sizing from one tunic to the next.
The Story
The tunic's yoke is worked in a paisley medallion, a curved teardrop motif known across South Asia as buta or boteh. It's one of the most enduring forms in Indian textile decoration, appearing for centuries in embroidery, weaving, and block printing, and it remains an everyday feature of contemporary Indian dress rather than a museum-piece pattern.
Below the yoke, the fabric is printed with a repeating geometric tile pattern that echoes the diamond and lattice grids common to Indian textile design, where dense, small-scale repeats build texture and depth across the cloth. A narrower geometric border runs along the hem, a layout - large motif at the neckline, patterned field, bordered edge - that mirrors how garment panels have traditionally been organized in Indian tailoring.
Hand embroidery like the yoke work on this tunic is typically done by artisans working directly on cut or pre-printed fabric panels, a skill passed down through families and workshops in India's garment-producing regions.
The paisley medallion at the neckline is stitched by hand, with an embroiderer working the outline and fill of the motif directly onto the printed poly-silk panel using needle and thread before the garment is assembled. Hand embroidery at this scale is slow, close work done seated, one panel at a time, which is why no two finished yokes are ever perfectly identical.
Craft & Materials
- Made In: India
- Craft Tradition: Hand embroidery
- Ideal For: Women who want an easy, printed tunic with a handcrafted detail at the neckline
- Wear It With: Wear with jeans or leggings and sandals for everyday, or with a stack of bangles for a dressier look
- Purpose: Everyday wear, travel, layering over leggings or jeans, casual office wear
Questions & Answers
What size should I order?
Check the flat garment measurements against your own, then add 4-6 inches for a comfortable fit. Sizes run S to XXL, with chest measurements from 42" to 50" and a length of about 30"-31".
How should I wash this tunic?
We recommend hand-washing separately in cold water to protect the embroidered threads. If machine washing, use a cold, gentle cycle, tumble dry, iron on medium heat, and avoid bleach.
Is the embroidery hand-done?
Yes, the paisley medallion at the neckline is hand-embroidered onto the fabric panel before the tunic is sewn, so slight variation between pieces is normal.
What is the fabric made of?
A poly-silk blend, 72% polyester and 28% silk, chosen to hold the printed pattern while keeping the drape soft and lightweight.
Where is this tunic made?
It's made in India, where the fabric is printed and the yoke hand-embroidered before the garment is sewn.
