This Diwali a Cotton Indigo Kaftan Kurti from iTokri
The very word “Indigo” means “Indikon,” which means ‘from India.’ So I went to the iTokri website to buy a kaftan. There were a variety of options besides the collection of kaftans. All the materials were made by artisans and with a range of colors and designs. That made my mind reel with confusion about what to buy.
Stitching the Cotton Indigo Kaftan Kurti
I talked to my tailor and understood that the unstitched dress material would be enough to stitch a kaftan. So I had a kaftan and a bottom stitched. My tailor was all praises for the “Blue – 3pc Cotton Indigo Bagru Print Unstitched Dress Material Set.” He said the color was bleeding when he stitched, but that’s normal with Bagru printing that uses wooden blocks to stamp patterns onto fabric, and that the color wouldn’t fade.
As sure as he was about the quality of the material, I was sure about making a kaftan kurti from a cotton material. Once the product was made he said the dupatta would also make a beautiful kaftan.
The kaftan came out much more beautiful than expected. It’s very comfortable to wear and looks simple and elegant, just the way I like to dress.
The products on the website are updated daily, so every time you go to the website there is something new to buy. Now, in this time of festivals, and with Diwali approaching soon, there is a wide range of collections for men, women, jewelry, and home accessories.
I bought a handmade blue “Handmade Fabart Pendant Necklace” which coincidentally looks so matching with the kaftan kurti.
Meanwhile, the package from Gwalior was delivered in Delhi the very next day, and in perfect condition. And that too with a handwritten, personal note from iTokri, that came with the package. And a colorful, handmade bookmark was also given as a gift. iTokri gives away a small gift with every package. The bookmark was the smallest of the gifts they gave away.
The story of iTokri
iTokri was founded in 2012 with the co-founders being Jia Pamnani and Nitin Pamnani. They believe in a slower world — ‘This isn’t a shop. This is a quieter, warmer, handmade way of living.’ (So says the website.) Since inception, they have worked with over 10,000 artisans and claim to have half a million patrons around the world.
iTokri has products for almost everything — for home decor, apparel, and fashion accessories that bring traditions into modern homes.
It’s just the right place to do the Diwali shopping, now that the festival is right around the corner.
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