White Short Kaftan with White-on-White Kashmiri Aari Embroidery
A white Summer Cool short kaftan with a deep V yoke of Kashmiri florals stitched in white thread on the white base, finished with a matching wave border along the sleeves and hem points. The embroidery shows as texture rather than colour, so it looks clean and understated, and goes with everything.
Summer Cool
Light & breathable
Kashmiri Aari
Chain-stitch florals
Tone on Tone
White on white
Free Size
Batwing sleeves
Highlights
- Deep V yoke of dense Kashmiri floral and leaf motifs in white thread
- Tone-on-tone work that reads as raised texture, not colour
- Matching wave border tracing the sleeve edges and hem points
- Loose free-size cut with wide batwing sleeves and pointed side hems
- Summer Cool fabric that stays airy through a warm day
- Goes with any colour of bottoms, and works as a beach or resort cover-up
About the threadwork
Aari is the Kashmiri chain-stitch style, worked in flowing floral and leaf motifs. The stitches sit slightly raised on the cloth, which is exactly why a white-on-white yoke still reads clearly: it is texture and shadow doing the work rather than colour. Slight variation in motif detail between pieces is normal and not a defect.
Good to know about white fabric
Like most white summer fabrics, this can read slightly sheer in strong sunlight, so wear it over leggings, trousers or a camisole. Keeping white looking white is mostly about what you avoid: no bleach, which yellows fabric over time and weakens embroidery thread, and never wash it with coloured clothes.
| Attribute |
Details |
| Garment |
Short kaftan |
| Fabric |
Summer Cool |
| Embroidery |
Kashmiri Aari embroidery |
| Base colour |
White |
| Thread colour |
White (tone on tone) |
| Neckline |
V-neck with embroidered yoke |
| Fit |
Free size, loose |
| Origin |
Kashmir, India |
Care
- Gentle cold hand wash with mild detergent, only with whites
- Never bleach, even on stains
- Do not wring or brush the embroidered yoke
- Dry inside out in shade
- Iron on the reverse at low heat, keeping the iron off the embroidery
FAQ
What is Kashmiri Aari embroidery?
The Kashmiri chain-stitch style, worked in flowing floral motifs that sit slightly raised on the cloth.
What is Summer Cool fabric?
A light, breathable warm-weather fabric that stays airy in the heat and holds embroidery without stiffening.
What size is it?
Free size, a loose relaxed cut that suits most body types.
Is the fabric see-through?
It can read slightly sheer in strong sunlight. Wear it over leggings, trousers or a camisole.
