Deep mustard short kurti with Tilla metallic threadwork — the dressiest of the Kashmiri embroidery traditions. Cut relaxed, made for festive days rather than daily wear.
Tilla WorkMetallic gold
KashmiriEmbroidery
RelaxedFit
FestiveOccasion wear
Highlights
- Metallic gold threadwork in the traditional Tilla style
- Deep mustard, short kurti length
- Dressier than plain Aari — catches light
- Suits Eid, weddings and family functions
- Size shown = chest measurement in inches
- Dispatched from Pampore, Kashmir, with GST invoice
About the threadwork
Tilla is the Kashmiri tradition worked in metallic gold or silver thread, historically kept for wedding pherans and the dressiest clothing. Where Aari shows flowing florals in coloured thread, Tilla works by catching light off the metal, which is why the same motif reads far more formal. Slight variation in the metallic sheen across a garment is normal.
| Detail |
Specification |
| Garment |
Women's short kurti |
| Colour |
Deep mustard |
| Embroidery |
Kashmiri Tilla work, metallic thread |
| Fit |
Relaxed; size shown is chest in inches |
| Occasion |
Festive and dressier wear |
| Dispatch |
Pampore, Kashmir · GST invoice |
Care — metallic thread is less forgiving
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Iron on the reverse only — direct heat dulls metallic thread permanently
- Cold hand wash with a mild detergent
- Never brush, scrub or wring the embroidery
- Dry in shade, inside out
Questions
What is Tilla work?
The Kashmiri embroidery tradition worked in metallic gold or silver thread — traditionally the dressiest of the Kashmiri styles, kept for weddings and festive clothing.
How is Tilla different from Aari?
Aari is flowing floral chain stitch in coloured thread. Tilla is metallic gold or silver thread, so it catches light rather than showing colour, and it reads dressier.
What size is it?
The size shown is the chest measurement in inches, cut relaxed rather than tight. Message us and we will measure the garment flat before shipping.
How do I care for metallic thread?
Cold hand wash, never brush or wring, dry in shade, and iron only on the reverse. A hot iron directly on metallic thread dulls it permanently.
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