White and red is one of the oldest colour relationships in Kashmiri craft — the clarity of white ground making red embroidery more vivid than it would be anywhere else. The Novbahar White Kaftan with Red Floral Aari Embroidery is the most classically Kashmiri piece in the collection. Deep red rose-like blooms and fine green leafy vines — thoughtfully arranged across the body with a striking neckline and subtle border detailing — create a piece that feels both timeless and entirely present. This is the kaftan that never needs to be explained.

Part of the Novbahar 2026 Collection by KashmirPheran — our celebration of Kashmiri craft in contemporary silhouettes — this kaftan is made in crush cotton, keeping the white crisp and the silhouette clean across a full day.

The relaxed, free-flowing silhouette with wide kaftan sleeves suits all body types — perfect for day outings, vacations, casual gatherings, or light festive wear where a clean and vibrant piece belongs.

Product Details

• Collection — Novbahar 2026, KashmirPheran
• Fabric — Crush Cotton — lightweight, breathable, soft drape
• Colour — White base with deep red and green Kashmiri Aari floral embroidery
• Silhouette — Relaxed free-flowing kaftan, knee length
• Sleeves — Wide kaftan sleeves
• Fit — One size — flatters all body types
• Embroidery — Kashmiri Aari red and green floral embroidery — intricate neckline, evenly spaced body motifs, border detailing. Designed and embroidered in Kashmir.
• Care — Gentle hand wash. Treat stains immediately. Do not wring. Dry in shade. Avoid prolonged sun exposure to preserve white brightness.
• 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 a vacation or beach destination — wear with white flat sandals, minimal gold jewellery, and a woven tote. White and red in natural outdoor light is one of the most photographed combinations in ethnic kaftan dressing — and for good reason.

For casual gatherings — style with nude block heels, a small red or ivory clutch, and simple gold studs. The red embroidery provides all the colour — everything else can be neutral.

For gifting — white and red carries the spirit of celebration across every Indian festive tradition. This is the most universally appropriate kaftan in the Novbahar Collection for gifting — it arrives already festive.

About the Craft & the Artisans

Red and green on white is among the most classic colour combinations in Kashmiri Aari embroidery — a relationship that artisans in the Kashmir Valley have been refining for centuries. The rose-like blooms and leafy vine motifs in this piece draw directly from the valley's garden flora, interpreted through the chain-stitch technique of Aari embroidery. The designs were conceived by artisan designers in the Kashmir Valley, produced there, and finished there — keeping the creative and economic value of this craft inside the community that built it.