A dupatta chosen for the way it hangs and the way the colour holds. The red is the point of it - deep enough to feel occasion-worthy, plain enough to dress down.

It moves between everyday wear and occasions without needing much thought. Hand-finished detail differs a little from piece to piece; that is the nature of the work rather than a defect.

Follow the care label first. As a general rule, silk, zari and heavy embroidery should be dry-cleaned; cotton and rayon can usually be hand-washed cold and dried in shade. Supplied to us by Allure Motifs, whose photography and specifications are used on this page. DesiYaaro is an independent retailer - not the brand owner, and not an authorised dealer of Allure Motifs.