Ethnic wear should be comfortable as well as good-looking, and this dupatta is both. Banarasi silk, chosen because it behaves: it drapes cleanly and does not cling.

It moves between everyday wear and occasions without needing much thought. Small variations in print placement and shade are normal on pieces like this and are not faults.

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 Suhanipari, whose photography and specifications are used on this page. DesiYaaro is an independent retailer - not the brand owner, and not an authorised dealer of Suhanipari.