- Indian-style floral tunic
- Hand embroidered, traditional artisan craftsmanship
- Made from 100% cotton
- Features a round neckline, a-line cut with slid slits
- White embroidery over the sea-green fabric
- Available in sizes S-XL (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 46"
M: Chest 42" Hips 48"
L: Chest 44" Hips 50"
XL: Chest 46" Hips 52"
Wash care: Hand-wash a couple of initial washes. After that, while we recommend hand-wash separately due to embroidered threads, the fabric wash instructions are as follows: cold wash, tumble dry, medium iron, 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 A-line tunic in sea-green cotton, with dense white floral and paisley embroidery framing a round neckline and running down the front placket and sleeves.
size: Flat garment measurements — S: Chest 40", Hips 46"; M: Chest 42", Hips 48"; L: Chest 44", Hips 50"; XL: Chest 46", Hips 52". Add 4-6" to body measurements for fit, and allow slight variance since each piece is handmade.
material: 100% cotton with white cotton embroidery thread.
features: Round neckline, 3/4-length sleeves, A-line silhouette, side slits, allover hand embroidery in floral and paisley motifs
care: Hand-wash separately for the first couple of washes to set the embroidery, then cold hand-wash or gentle machine wash, tumble dry, medium iron, and avoid bleach.
disclaimer: Because the embroidery and cutting are done by hand, expect slight variation in color, print placement, and sizing from piece to piece.
The Story
The tunic's white-thread embroidery on a solid ground draws on a design vocabulary common across North Indian textile work: dense floral sprigs, small star-like buti, and scrolling paisley (boteh) run along the front panel and sleeves. The boteh, a curved teardrop shape derived from a stylized shoot or cone flower, has been worked into South Asian textiles for centuries and remains one of the most recognizable motifs in Indian embroidery and weaving.
The scalloped, heavily worked neckline echoes the yoke treatment found on many traditional kurtas, where the embroidery is concentrated at the neck and chest before tapering down the body. Rendering the pattern in white thread against a colored ground, rather than matching the fabric, is a widely used approach in Indian hand-embroidery traditions that lets the stitchwork read clearly at a distance.
While this piece is made in India, the specific regional embroidery house or district isn't specified here, so we're describing the visible technique and motif rather than naming a particular guild or GI-protected tradition.
A piece like this starts with the pattern stamped or traced onto the cut cotton panels, then passed to an embroiderer who works the design by hand with a needle and cotton thread, building up the florals and paisley scrollwork stitch by stitch — often a mix of satin, stem, and chain stitch to vary the texture between petals, outlines, and fill. A single tunic front can take an embroiderer many hours to complete before the panels are sewn into the finished garment, which is why no two pieces come out quite identical.
Craft & Materials
- Made In: India
- Craft Tradition: Hand embroidery
- Ideal For: Women who want an easy, elevated tunic for everyday wear or travel
- Wear It With: Wear with jeans or leggings and sandals, or layer over leggings as a light tunic dress
- Purpose: Everyday wear, travel, layering, casual outings
Questions & Answers
What sizes does this tunic come in?
It's offered in S-XL, based on flat garment measurements: S has a 40" chest and 46" hips, up to XL at 46" chest and 52" hips. Add 4-6" to your body measurements for a comfortable fit.
Is the embroidery done by hand?
Yes. Each tunic is hand embroidered, so stitching density and exact motif placement vary slightly from piece to piece.
How do I wash this tunic?
Hand-wash separately for the first couple of washes to set the embroidery threads. After that, wash cold, tumble dry, iron on medium, and do not bleach.
What is the tunic made from?
100% cotton, with the floral and paisley pattern worked in white cotton embroidery thread.
Will my tunic look exactly like the photo?
Close, but expect natural variation in color, print placement, and sizing, since each piece is cut and embroidered by hand.
