Unveil your fondness for the black and white ensemble, with this solid black tunic featuring black and white embroidery and contrasting printed sleeves. A perfect amalgamation of design and comfort.
- Embroidered Indian-style tunic
- Made from a poly-silk (72-28) blend
- Henley neckline, vented hem, side slits
- Hand-embroidered
- Available in sizes S-XL (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.
S: Chest 40" Hips 42"
M: Chest 42" Hips 44"
L: Chest 44" Hips 48"
XL: Chest 46" Hips 50"
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, 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 solid black tunic with a dense hand-embroidered floral and paisley motif radiating from a button-front Henley neckline, paired with contrasting black-and-white floral-print sleeves. The hem is vented with side slits for ease of movement.
size: Flat garment measurements — S: Chest 40", Hips 42"; M: Chest 42", Hips 44"; L: Chest 44", Hips 48"; XL: Chest 46", Hips 50". Add 4-6 inches to your body measurements for actual fit, and allow for slight handmade variance.
material: Poly-silk blend (72% polyester, 28% silk)
features: Hand embroidery at the neckline and bib, contrasting printed sleeves, Henley button placket, vented hem, side slits
care: Hand-wash separately to protect the embroidered threads, or follow the fabric care instructions: cold wash, tumble dry, medium iron, do not bleach.
disclaimer: As a handmade, hand-embroidered piece, expect slight variation in color, print placement, and sizing from one tunic to the next.
The Story
This tunic is built on the kurta silhouette, a loose, straight-cut garment worn across the Indian subcontinent for centuries and adapted here with a Henley placket and vented hem for everyday Western wear. The bib of dense floral and paisley embroidery at the neckline draws on a long-standing textile practice in India, where hand embroidery is used to concentrate ornament and craftsmanship at a garment's focal point rather than spread evenly across it.
The paisley shape worked into the embroidery — a curved, teardrop form rooted in stylized floral and foliate patterns — is one of the most widely used motifs in Indian textile design, appearing across embroidery, block printing, and weaving traditions in different regional forms. Paired here with an all-over floral print on the sleeves, the combination reflects a common approach in Indian garment-making: hand work concentrated where it will be seen and felt, printed pattern used to extend the visual language across the rest of the piece.
Black-and-white florals and paisleys are a familiar palette in Indian textile print work, valued for the graphic contrast they bring to embroidery. Here that contrast lets the raised, tactile stitching at the chest stand out against the smooth black ground of the tunic body.
Each tunic starts as cut panels of poly-silk fabric. The embroidery bib is worked by hand, with a skilled embroiderer stitching the floral and paisley pattern directly onto the black fabric panel using needle and thread before it's assembled into the garment — a slower process than machine embroidery that allows for slight, individual variation in stitch density and placement. The printed sleeve panels are produced separately and joined to the embroidered body during construction, along with the Henley placket, vented hem, and side slits. The finished tunic is then washed and pressed before it ships.
Craft & Materials
- Made In: India
- Craft Tradition: Hand embroidery
- Ideal For: Women who want an easy, versatile tunic with a handcrafted focal point
- Wear It With: Wear with black leggings or skinny jeans and ankle boots for an easy day-to-night look
- Purpose: Everyday wear, casual outings, layering over leggings or jeans
Questions & Answers
What size should I order?
Check the flat garment measurements for chest and hips in the size chart, then add 4-6 inches for your actual body fit, since these are flat, not stretched, measurements.
How should I wash this tunic?
We recommend hand-washing separately to protect the embroidered threads. If you use a machine, follow the fabric care: cold wash, tumble dry, medium iron, and do not bleach.
What is the tunic made of?
It's made from a poly-silk blend (72% polyester, 28% silk), giving it a smooth, silky drape.
Is the embroidery done by hand?
Yes. The floral and paisley embroidery at the neckline is hand-stitched, while the sleeves feature a coordinating floral print.
Will my tunic look exactly like the photo?
Very close, but not identical. Because the embroidery is hand-done, expect slight natural variation in color, print placement, and sizing between individual pieces.
