Gulbahar — Rose Pink Kashmiri Kaftan with Peach and Gold Aari Embroidery

A teardrop of rose, peach, coral, and warm gold Kashmiri Aari embroidery sits at the chest of the Gulbahar Rose Medallion Kashmiri Kaftan — so densely worked, so carefully graduated in tone from gold at the outer edge to deep rose at the centre, that it functions less as a garment detail and more as a piece of embroidery art that happens to have a kaftan around it. The rose pink crush cotton base, the long flowing silhouette, the scrolling vine frame of the medallion, the delicate rose border at the hemline — all of it is arranged in service of that single composition. This is restraint and abundance simultaneously. The Gulbahar by Hamiast presents Kashmir's most refined embroidery traditions in contemporary kaftan silhouettes — for women who measure quality in craft rather than cost. Long flowing crush cotton with wide sleeves and an asymmetric hemline. Split notch neckline. Rose scroll border at the side edges and full hemline. Single peach and gold sprig at the centre back. Produced by artisans in the Kashmir Valley. Product Details Collection — Gulbahar, Hamiast Fabric — Crush Cotton — lightweight, breathable, fluid drape with natural texture Colour — Rose pink with rose, peach, coral and warm gold Kashmiri Aari embroidery Silhouette — Long flowing batwing kaftan — asymmetric hemline, wide sleeves, side slits Embroidery — Kashmiri Aari teardrop medallion panel in tonal rose, peach, coral and gold — tonal graduation from gold edge to rose centre, scrolling vine frame, rose border at sides and hem, back sprig. Designed and produced in Kashmir. Fit — One size — flatters all body types Care — Gentle hand wash. Store away from sunlight to preserve rose pink vibrancy. Do not wring. Dry in shade. Dispatch — 2–4 business days. COD available within India. Style Notes Festive occasions — pair with antique gold or rose gold heels, pearl drop earrings, and a nude or gold clutch. The medallion draws every eye upward — keep jewellery delicate and let the embroidery lead. Summer gatherings and brunches — style with nude block heels or white flat sandals, minimal gold jewellery, and a structured ivory bag. Rose pink in warm afternoon light is warm and effortless. Gifting — rose pink is universally beloved and the medallion design makes this the most visually memorable piece in the Gulbahar by Hamiast. An exceptional gift for weddings and milestones. The Craft Behind the Collection Tonal graduation within a single embroidery composition — moving from antique gold at the medallion's outer edge to deep rose at its centre — requires the Kashmiri Aari artisan to select thread shades in sequence and transition between them at precisely the right moment so that the graduation appears continuous. The scrolling vine frame that surrounds the teardrop form is worked separately, defining the medallion's boundary before the interior filling begins. This layered approach to a single composition is among the most demanding applications of Kashmiri Aari craft. Designed and produced in the Kashmir Valley.