Wine purple is not a colour that tries to be noticed. It is the colour of the Kashmir sky just after sunset — deep, quiet, complete. The Novbahar Wine Purple Kaftan carries that quality. The Kashmiri Aari embroidery in subtle vertical tones elongates the silhouette and adds structure to the flow — making this the most architectural piece in the collection. It is for evenings and for women who understand that restraint is its own form of confidence.

Part of the Novbahar 2026 Collection by KashmirPheran — our celebration of Kashmiri Aari craft in contemporary silhouettes — this kaftan is made in crush cotton, lightweight and breathable, designed to carry the depth of wine purple without heaviness.

The Aari embroidery is arranged in elegant vertical patterns that draw the eye upward, creating a structured and graceful appeal. The refined neckline serves as a deliberate focal point. The wide kaftan sleeves and free-flowing knee-length silhouette drape effortlessly — intimate gatherings, evening wear, or elevated everyday dressing — this kaftan belongs in all of them.

Product Details

• Collection — Novbahar 2026, KashmirPheran
• Fabric — Crush Cotton — lightweight, breathable, soft drape
• Colour — Wine purple base with subtle-toned vertical Aari embroidery
• Silhouette — Relaxed free-flowing kaftan, knee length
• Sleeves — Wide kaftan sleeves
• Fit — One size — flatters all body types
• Embroidery — Kashmiri Aari embroidery in vertical patterns. Designed and embroidered in Kashmir.
• Care — Gentle hand wash recommended. Do not wring. Dry in shade.
• Dispatch — 2–4 business days. COD available within India.
• Note — Model is 5'8" wearing one size. Slight colour variation possible due to screen settings.

How to Style

For an evening occasion — pair with gold strappy sandals, pearl or gold drop earrings, and a gold or wine clutch. The vertical embroidery creates natural length — heels are optional, not required.

For workwear — style with nude pointed flats, a structured bag in tan or nude, and simple gold studs. Wine purple reads as sophisticated authority in professional settings.

For intimate gatherings — wear with minimal silver jewellery and white or ivory accessories. This kaftan is complete on its own — the less added, the more it says.

About the Craft & the Artisans

The vertical embroidery placement in this piece is a deliberate design choice — one that reflects the artisan's understanding of how pattern direction affects the perception of the garment as a whole. Kashmiri Aari embroidery, created using a fine hooked needle in continuous chain-stitch, is as much about placement as it is about motif. The designs on this kaftan were conceived by artisan designers based in the Kashmir Valley, produced there, and finished there — keeping the creative and economic value of this craft inside the community that built it.