The harmonious turquoise embroidery adorning the neckline contrasts beautifully with the dramatic black and white floral print.
- 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 the 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-length top in a dense black-and-white floral print, with a hand-embroidered turquoise medallion in a paisley (buta) shape framing the henley-style button neckline.
size: Sizes S-XXL. Flat garment measurements: 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". Length 30"-31". Add 4-6 inches to body measurements for fit comfort.
material: Poly-silk blend fabric (72/28 poly-silk ratio).
features: Hand-embroidered turquoise neckline panel, henley button placket, vented hem, side slits, three-quarter sleeves, contrast black-and-white floral print
care: Hand-wash separately in cold water to protect the embroidered threads, or if machine washing the fabric alone, use a cold cycle, tumble dry low, and iron on low heat without bleach.
disclaimer: Because the embroidery and print placement are done by hand, expect slight variation in color, pattern positioning, and sizing from piece to piece.
The Story
The embroidered panel at the neckline takes the form of a buta, or paisley - a curved, teardrop-shaped motif that is one of the most recognizable forms in South Asian textile design. Originating in woven Kashmiri shawls before spreading across the subcontinent's embroidery and block-printing traditions, the buta has been reworked for centuries in cotton, silk, and now blended fabrics, always keeping its distinctive bent tip and dense interior fill.
Here the motif is worked in a single vivid turquoise against a black-and-white floral ground, a contrast that is a common design choice in Indian garment-making: a hand-worked focal point set against a printed or woven field, drawing the eye to the neckline and giving an otherwise patterned fabric a clear finishing detail.
This pairing of printed cloth with a hand-embroidered accent panel is typical of ready-to-wear tunics produced in Indian garment workshops, where embroidery is added as a distinct, skilled step after the fabric is cut and before the garment is sewn.
The neckline embroidery is stitched by hand, one garment panel at a time, with an embroiderer working needle and thread directly into the marked outline of the paisley shape before the tunic is assembled. Building up the dense turquoise fill takes sustained, close stitching over each panel, and because the work is done by eye and hand rather than machine, no two finished necklines lay in exactly the same way.
Craft & Materials
- Made In: India
- Craft Tradition: Hand embroidery
- Ideal For: Women who want an easy, throw-on tunic with a hand-finished detail for everyday wear
- Wear It With: Wear over leggings, skinny jeans, or slim pants, with the side slits allowing it to layer easily
- Purpose: Everyday wear, layering, travel, casual office wear
Questions & Answers
What is the tunic made of?
It's made from a poly-silk blend fabric (72/28 ratio) with a hand-embroidered turquoise panel at the neckline.
How should I choose my size?
Check the flat garment measurements for chest and hips against your own, and add 4-6 inches for comfortable ease, since these are flat, not body, measurements.
How do I wash it without damaging the embroidery?
Hand-wash separately in cold water to protect the embroidered threads; if you machine wash, use a cold cycle, tumble dry low, iron on low, and skip the bleach.
Will the embroidery or print look exactly like the photo?
Because the embroidery is done by hand and the print is placed individually on each cut piece, expect small variations in color and pattern placement between garments.
Where is this tunic made?
It's made in India, where the fabric is printed and the neckline embroidery is hand-stitched before the garment is sewn.
