Like a flourishing garden, this breezy Tunic top boasts a stunning array of colors and flowers. The top is cut with a relaxed fit and features a slit collar. Made of 100% lightweight cotton and available in sizes S-XXL. See below for measurements.
- Flower garden kurta top
- Lightweight soft fabric
- Made of 100% cotton
- Available in sizes S-XXL
- 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 46" Hips 48"
XL: Chest 48" Hips 50"
XXL: Chest 50" Hips 52"
Wash care: Cold wash, tumble dry, medium iron, do not bleach. Due to the handmade nature of the piece, please allow for a slight variance in size.
design: A relaxed-fit tunic top in lightweight cotton, printed edge-to-edge with an oversized garden of stylized flowers and leaves in coral, pink, green, and blue. It's finished with a slit V-collar in place of a full button placket and three-quarter sleeves.
size: Runs S-XXL. Flat garment measurements: S Chest 40"/Hips 42", M Chest 42"/Hips 44", L Chest 46"/Hips 48", XL Chest 48"/Hips 50", XXL Chest 50"/Hips 52". Add 4-6 inches to your body measurements for actual fit.
material: 100% cotton
features: Relaxed, breezy fit, slit V-neck collar, three-quarter sleeves, allover floral garden print, side vents for ease of movement
care: Cold wash, tumble dry on low, iron on medium heat, and do not bleach.
disclaimer: Because each top is cut and sewn by hand, expect slight natural variation in size and print placement from piece to piece.
The Story
This tunic takes its shape from the kurta, a straight or relaxed-cut top worn across the Indian subcontinent for centuries by men and women alike. Traditionally cut from a single width of fabric with minimal shaping, the kurta silhouette prioritizes ease and airflow over a fitted line, which is why this version keeps a loose body, side vents, and a simple slit collar rather than a fitted placket.
The garden of flowers covering this top belongs to a long lineage of Indian botanical textile design. India's printers and dyers have been rendering large-scale floral patterns on cotton for export and domestic wear since at least the 17th century, work so influential that the English word "chintz" comes from the Hindi "chint," meaning spotted or variegated cloth. This piece continues that visual tradition of dense, all-over floral coverage on cotton cloth, updated here in a bright, modern palette.
Worn as a tunic rather than a full-length kurta, the style has become a familiar wardrobe staple well beyond South Asia, prized for the same qualities that made it practical in the first place: a cool, breathable fabric and a cut that moves easily with the body.
Each top begins as lightweight cotton yardage printed with the floral design, then cut and sewn by hand in India into the kurta tunic shape, with attention paid to the slit collar and side vents that give the garment its ease. Because cutting and stitching are done manually rather than on a fully automated line, no two tops line up their print in exactly the same place, and small variations in fit are part of the garment rather than a flaw in it.
Craft & Materials
- Made In: India
- Craft Tradition: Kurta tailoring
- Ideal For: Women who want a comfortable, easy-to-wear top for everyday layering
- Wear It With: Wear over leggings or jeans, or belted as a lighter layer in warmer weather
- Purpose: Casual everyday wear, travel, layering, warm-weather dressing
Questions & Answers
What sizes are available?
This tunic is available in S through XXL. Since it's a flat garment measurement, we recommend adding 4-6 inches to your body measurements to find your best fit.
What is it made of?
It's made of 100% lightweight cotton, chosen for its breathability and easy drape.
How does it fit?
It's cut with a relaxed, breezy fit rather than a fitted silhouette, so it moves easily and layers well over leggings or jeans.
How do I wash it?
Cold wash, tumble dry on low, iron on medium heat if needed, and avoid bleach.
Where is this tunic made?
It's made in India, cut and sewn by hand, so expect slight natural variation in size and print placement between pieces.