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Jaali Top — Lavender
A lattice of vines, on summer-weight cloth.
A lavender Summer Cool top worked in jaali — ivory vines curling across the front, shoulders and sleeves, with lotus blooms in soft blue, blush and olive opening where the stems turn.
Jaali
All-over lattice vine
Summer Cool
Light, breathable
Lavender
Ivory, blue & olive
The Piece
Jaali on a garment, not a stole
Jaali means a lattice. The vine runs continuously across the cloth in loops and curls, leaving the fabric visible between the stems rather than burying it. On a top that matters twice over: it gives all-over pattern without adding weight, and it keeps a summer-weight fabric breathing the way it is meant to.
Look at how it is laid out. The ivory vine covers the whole front and travels over the shoulders down both sleeves, so there is no bare panel anywhere. The flowers do the colour work — lotus blooms in soft powder blue, blush pink and olive green — and they cluster more densely around the yoke, which is what draws the eye up. A worked band frames the notch neckline, and both cuffs carry a matching border.
Fabric
Why Summer Cool suits this design
"Light enough to forget you are wearing it."
Summer Cool is the name used in Kashmir for a light, breathable cotton-type weave made specifically for warm weather. It is soft against the skin, airy enough for a long afternoon, and — importantly for this piece — it takes chain-stitch embroidery without stiffening into a board.
That is the pairing being made here. A heavy design on a light fabric ruins the fabric; an open jaali is exactly the density that a summer weave can carry. You get an all-over embroidered top that still wears like a summer top.
A crafted textile: slight variation in stitch density, thread shade and motif placement between pieces is normal in Kashmiri embroidery and is not a defect.
Key Highlights
What you are getting
- Jaali design — continuous vine across front, shoulders and sleeves.
- Lotus blooms in powder blue, blush and olive.
- Ivory vine work over a lavender ground.
- Worked band framing the notch neckline.
- Matching embroidered border at both cuffs.
- Summer Cool fabric — light and breathable.
- Straight cut with side slits, three-quarter sleeves.
- Dispatched directly from Kashmir with a GST invoice.
Buying Notes
What to check on an embroidered top
- Ask whether the sleeves are worked. Front-only embroidery is the cheaper build.
- Follow one vine. It should run continuously rather than stop and restart.
- Check the neckline band — the first place a rushed piece skips detailing.
- On light fabric, heavy embroidery causes puckering. The cloth should still hang straight.
- Look at the reverse. On an open design it shows through the gaps.
- Pale grounds mark more easily. Worth knowing before you buy.
Styling
How to wear it
1With white or ivory bottoms — palazzos, straight pants or churidar. The ivory vine ties straight into them.
2With denim — the easiest everyday pairing, and lavender sits well against indigo.
3Pick up the olive — an olive or sage dupatta shifts the whole look warmer.
4Keep jewellery small — the neckline is already worked. Studs rather than a neckpiece.
Product Specifications
The details that matter
| Attribute |
Details |
| Product |
Jaali Top |
| Fabric |
Summer Cool |
| Embroidery |
Jaali — chain stitch |
| Placement |
Front, shoulders, sleeves, neckline and cuffs |
| Base Colour |
Lavender |
| Thread Colours |
Ivory, powder blue, blush pink, olive green |
| Neckline |
Notch neck with embroidered band |
| Size |
42 |
| Care |
Cold hand wash, dry in shade |
| Origin |
Kashmir, India |
Slight variation in colour, motif and finish between pieces is natural and not a defect.
Care
Light fabric, gentle handling
Summer Cool washes easily, which is one of its advantages — but the embroidery is what needs the care, not the cloth. Use cold water and a mild detergent, and keep the handling gentle: do not wring, and do not brush the embroidered areas, which is where chain stitch pulls loose first.
Dry it in shade and inside out. Direct sun fades a lavender ground and bright threadwork faster than it fades a dark cloth. Iron on the reverse at a low setting with the plate off the vines, and keep the top away from perfume and make-up while dressing.
Need another size or colour?
Message us before ordering — we can send measurements, tell you what is in stock, and arrange other ground shades.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Good to know
What is jaali work?
Jaali means a lattice — a continuous vine that loops and curls across the whole garment, leaving the fabric visible between the stems rather than covering it solidly. It gives all-over movement while keeping the piece light.
What is Summer Cool fabric?
The name used in Kashmir for a light, breathable cotton-type weave made for warm weather. It is soft, airy and holds chain-stitch embroidery without stiffening.
What size is this top?
Size 42. Message us before ordering if you would like the exact chest and length measurements.
Where is the embroidery placed?
Across the full front, over the shoulders and down the sleeves, with a worked neckline band framing the notch neck and a matching border at both cuffs.
Will two pieces look exactly the same?
Slight variation in colour placement and motif detail is normal between pieces, and screen colours may differ a little from the actual shade.
How do I care for it?
Cold hand wash with a mild detergent. Do not wring or brush the embroidered areas. Dry in shade, inside out, and iron on the reverse avoiding the threadwork.
