- Embroidered Indian-style tunic
- Made from a poly-silk (72%-28%) blend
- V-neck, 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.
S: Chest 40" Hips 42"
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, high-low tunic in a red, white, and blue watercolor paisley-and-floral print, with a hand-embroidered V-neck panel, three-quarter sleeves, and side slits at the vented hem.
size: Runs S-XXL by flat garment measurement: S Chest 40" Hips 42"; M Chest 44" Hips 46"; L Chest 46" Hips 48"; XL Chest 48" Hips 50"; XXL Chest 50" Hips 52". Add 4-6 inches for body fit.
material: Poly-silk blend (72% polyester, 28% silk)
features: Hand-embroidered V-neckline, three-quarter sleeves, vented hem, side slits, high-low hemline, allover watercolor paisley-floral print
care: Hand wash separately in cold water, tumble dry low, iron on low, and do not bleach.
disclaimer: As a hand-embroidered piece, expect slight variation in color, print placement, and sizing from one tunic to the next.
The Story
The neckline embroidery and allover paisley-floral print place this tunic squarely in the Indian textile tradition, where hand needlework and hand-printed or hand-drawn florals have long been used to elevate a simple garment silhouette into something with real handwork at its center. The V-neck panel is where an embroiderer's hand is most visible, built up in fine stitching that frames the face and anchors the busier print below it.
The paisley motif woven through the print traces back to South Asian textile design, where the curved teardrop shape (often called buta or boteh) has been a mainstay of block-printed and woven cloth for generations, prized for how gracefully it fills a field of fabric alongside floral sprays and vines. Here it appears in a soft, watercolor-style rendering rather than a hard-edged block print, giving the tunic a painterly, contemporary feel while still drawing on that long-standing decorative vocabulary.
Red, white, and blue tones dominate this particular colorway, but the layering of pattern-on-pattern print with a concentrated band of embroidery at the neckline is a construction choice, not a decorative flourish — it's how many Indian tunic makers direct the eye and add texture to a garment that would otherwise be flat.
This tunic starts as cut poly-silk fabric already printed with its paisley-floral design, which artisans in India then hand-embroider around the neckline, stitch by stitch, building up the denser floral motif that frames the V-neck. Because the embroidery is worked by hand rather than machine, thread tension, stitch spacing, and motif placement shift slightly from garment to garment — the kind of variation that comes from a needle in someone's hand rather than a program running a machine.
Craft & Materials
- Made In: India
- Craft Tradition: Hand embroidery
- Ideal For: Women who want an easy, breezy layering piece with handwork detail
- Wear It With: Wear over jeans or leggings, or with a slip underneath for a beach or vacation look
- Purpose: Everyday wear, layering, travel, casual outings
Questions & Answers
What is this tunic made of?
It's made from a poly-silk blend (72% polyester, 28% silk), which gives it a soft drape with a bit of silk's natural sheen.
How should I care for the embroidery?
We recommend hand-washing separately in cold water to protect the embroidered threads; if machine washing the fabric, use a cold, gentle cycle, tumble dry low, and iron on low without bleach.
How do I pick my size?
Measurements listed are for the flat garment, so add 4-6 inches for your body's comfort fit, and allow for slight variation since each piece is handmade.
Will the embroidery and print look exactly like the photo?
Close, but not identical — because the embroidery is hand-done and the print can shift slightly between production runs, expect small natural variations in color and placement.
What does the paisley pattern mean?
The curved paisley shape, sometimes called buta or boteh, is a long-used motif in South Asian textile design, traditionally paired with floral vines to fill and balance a printed or woven field of fabric.
