Featuring opulent patterns in rich colors, the Midnight Desert tunic showcases traditional Indian handicrafts with embroidered florals at the neck and hem. Topped with a buttoned henley neckline and side slits, it's made from a lux poly-silk blend.
- Embroidered Indian-style tunic
- Made from a polyester and silk blend
- 72% – Polyester, 28% – Silk
- Henley neckline, vented hem
- Shades of midnight blue with sand-colored embroidery
- Made in India
Garment Flat Measurement (Inches): Please note that the measurements are for the flat garment. Depending on your comfort level, please add 4-6 inches to your body measurements. Since these are handmade, please allow for a little variation. Length is about 30"-31"
S: Chest 42" Hips 44"
M: Chest 44" Hips 46"
L: Chest 46" Hips 48"
XL: Chest 48" Hips 50"
XXL: Chest 50" Hips 52"
This item may feature slight variations in color, print, and overall design. Such characteristics enhance the unique artistry of each piece.
design: A relaxed tunic in deep midnight-blue paisley print, gathered into a striking cream embroidered floral panel at the buttoned henley neckline, with long sleeves, contrast cuffs, and vented side slits for easy movement.
size: Flat garment measurements (length approx. 30"-31" across all sizes): S - Chest 42", Hips 44". M - Chest 44", Hips 46". L - Chest 46", Hips 48". XL - Chest 48", Hips 50". XXL - Chest 50", Hips 52". Add 4-6" for a comfortable body fit.
material: Poly-silk blend — 72% polyester, 28% silk.
features: Buttoned henley neckline, hand-embroidered floral yoke, allover paisley print, long sleeves with contrast cuffs, vented side hem slits, handmade in India
care: Hand wash cold or dry clean, then lay flat to dry to protect the embroidery and keep the print vivid.
disclaimer: Because each tunic is hand-embroidered and hand-finished, slight variations in color, print placement, and stitching may occur from piece to piece.
Meaning & Intention
The paisley sweeping across this tunic — known in India as buta or boteh — is one of the subcontinent's oldest motifs, a curved teardrop shape said to echo a bent cypress bough or a sprouting seed. For centuries it has stood for life in motion: growth that bends without breaking, continuity that carries forward. Wrapped around the body in deep indigo, it turns the wearer into a kind of moving textile archive.
At the neckline, the paisley gives way to hand-embroidered florals worked in sand-toned thread — a labor-intensive technique passed down through generations of Indian needleworkers. Floral embroidery in this tradition is often read as an offering, a slow, deliberate act of adding beauty by hand rather than machine, and it marks this piece as something made with attention rather than mass-produced.
The palette itself tells its own story: midnight blue evoking the desert sky after sunset, met by warm sand and gold tones that recall the land beneath it. Together they suggest a landscape held in cloth — the stillness of night paired with the endurance of the earth.
Slipping on this tunic turns an ordinary morning into a small act of appreciation for craft — the kind of piece you reach for when you want your clothing to carry a little more meaning than convenience. Worn over jeans for errands, layered for travel, or dressed up for a gathering, it keeps the artistry of the makers who embroidered it close to the body throughout the day.
Essence & Elements
- Ideal For: Women drawn to bohemian, artisan-crafted style with cultural heritage details
- Purpose: Everyday wear, travel, casual gatherings, gifting
- Suggested Mantra: I carry beauty in every stitch
- Intention: Gratitude, Inspiration, Self-Expression
Questions & Guidance
What is the Midnight Desert Tunic made of?
A poly-silk blend — 72% polyester and 28% silk — which gives it structure along with a soft, silky drape.
How do I choose my size?
Compare the flat-garment chest and hip measurements for sizes S through XXL, and add about 4-6 inches for a comfortable body fit. Length runs approximately 30"-31" across all sizes.
Where is this tunic made?
It's handmade in India, where artisans hand-embroider the floral yoke using traditional techniques.
How should I care for the embroidery and print?
Hand wash cold or dry clean, then lay flat to dry to protect the embroidered detailing and keep the colors vivid.
Will my tunic look exactly like the one in the photo?
Since each piece is hand-embroidered, expect slight natural variation in color and embroidery placement — part of what makes it one of a kind.
