Gulbahar — Black Kashmiri Kaftan with Mauve and Olive Aari Embroidery
Description
Dark soil makes flowers more vivid. This is not an observation about gardening — it is a principle of Kashmiri embroidery design. Mauve and lavender blooms against jet black are more themselves than they would be on any lighter ground. Olive green foliage against black carries a density and richness that no pale fabric can produce. The Gulbahar Black Garden Kashmiri Kaftan applies this principle across its entire surface: fan-shaped mauve and lavender floral motifs with confident olive green vine work at the neckline, and two generous botanical cluster motifs across the lower front body. The most abundantly embroidered standard-length kaftan in the Gulbahar by Hamiast.
The Gulbahar by Hamiast celebrates Kashmir's Aari embroidery in kaftans designed to be worn as often as they are admired — from everyday occasions to festive gatherings.
Crush cotton base for all-day ease. Wide kaftan silhouette. Asymmetric hemline. A split notch neckline with fine mauve zigzag trim. Two large lower front body botanical clusters in mauve, lavender, and olive. A mauve scroll border at the hemline and sleeve edges. Single sprig at centre back. Produced by artisans in the Kashmir Valley.
Product Details
- Collection — Gulbahar, Hamiast
- Fabric — Crush Cotton — lightweight, breathable, fluid drape
- Colour — Jet black with mauve, lavender, dusty purple and olive green Kashmiri Aari embroidery
- Silhouette — Wide batwing kaftan — asymmetric hemline, wide sleeves
- Embroidery — Kashmiri Aari fan-shaped floral and vine embroidery in mauve, lavender and olive — neckline, two generous lower body clusters, back sprig, mauve scroll border. Designed and produced in Kashmir.
- Fit — One size — flatters all body types
- Care — Gentle hand wash. Store away from sunlight to preserve black depth. Do not wring. Dry in shade.
- Dispatch — 2–4 business days. COD available within India.
Style Notes
Festive occasions — pair with rose gold or amethyst drop earrings, a black or mauve clutch, and rose gold heels. The mauve and olive palette carries warmth into evening settings.
Everyday wear — wear with black sandals or white sneakers and minimal gold jewellery. The generous body embroidery makes this kaftan visually complete from the moment it is worn.
Gifting — mauve and olive on black suits women across age groups and personal styles. A considered gift for Diwali, weddings, and personal celebrations where the gift should feel individual.
The Craft Behind the Collection
The fan-shaped floral motifs in this kaftan draw from a specific botanical tradition in Kashmiri embroidery — open, symmetrical bloom forms where each petal radiates from a central point with equal spacing. This motif family requires a different stitch sequence and a more structured approach to symmetry than the freeform floral motifs that appear elsewhere in the Gulbahar by Hamiast. The olive vine work connects each floral element in a continuous growth pattern — curving and branching as a living vine would. Designed and produced by artisans in the Kashmir Valley.
Shipping and returns
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- Food Items: Please note that food items are non-refundable.
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Exceptions to Our Return Policy
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Exchange Policy
- Swift Exchange: For a different item, return the original one and make a separate purchase for the new item once your return is accepted.
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Return Guidelines
- Inform Within 5 Days: Notify us about your return within 5 days from delivery at care@hamiast.com.
- Return by Customer: Currently, we do not offer reverse pickup services.
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Product Disclaimer
- Handmade Authenticity: Due to the handcrafted nature of our products, slight variations in color and design may occur. These are not flaws but rather signatures of their handmade quality.
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Contact Information
- Returns Department: Hamiast Global Private Limited, 7/6 Firdous Abad Sunjwan Road, Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, India – 180011. Phone: +91-9419282080.
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