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Zanzibar
Kaftan
Glass beads and fine threadwork form hand-embroidered panels on blush illusion tulle. The transparent ground lets the ornament appear suspended against the skin, while a gathered waist shapes the drape.
From the Royal Sensei collection archive.
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The details
- Fabric
- Illusion tulle
- Craft & finish
- Hand-embroidered glass beads and fine threadwork
- Silhouette
- V neckline; gathered waist with ties
- Made
- By hand in India
- Reference
- KA004NUOS
- Artisan time
- Approximately 1,500 hours
Estimated combined artisan hours for one finished garment.
The Golden K
A K embroidered in 22-karat gold zardozi, concealed inside every KUMARI garment. Worked by the senior artisan, it is a signature known to its wearer.
Care & preservation
Dry clean only.
Complimentary artisanal care for KUMARI beadwork, embroidery and embellishment. For extensive restoration, we assess the garment individually and advise on the next steps.