Yatra — Hand Block Kalamkari Cotton Dress

Some dresses stop you in your tracks. Yatra is one of them.

Hand drawn and block printed in the Kalamkari tradition of Srikalahasti, this dress covers every inch of its surface in a dense black and cream narrative — dancing figures, apsaras, lotus flowers, sunflowers, mythological forms moving through vine and petal. The palette is just two colours: deep black and natural cream. Nothing more is needed.

This is pen Kalamkari — one of India's most demanding craft traditions, where each motif is first drawn by hand with a bamboo pen before the block deepens it. The back is as fully drawn as the front. There is no quiet side to this garment.

The side panels are handwoven black and white gamcha check, gathered into generous pleats with a red stripe at the hem. The contrast is bold and completely deliberate — two Indian craft traditions, different in character, identical in care. Organic cotton with a cotton lining inside — the garment is comfortable, modest and beautifully finished.

The silhouette is free and A-line — a gathered waist, flowing below, falling to the knee. Wear it as a dress with flat sandals, or belted over slim trousers as a statement kurta.

This is not a garment you wear quietly.

Fabric & Craft

• Hand drawn and hand block Kalamkari on organic pure cotton — deep black with cream figurative motifs
• Dense mythological narrative — apsaras, dancers, lotus, sunflowers, animals — covers the full garment including back
• Pen Kalamkari tradition of Srikalahasti — each motif hand drawn before blocking
• Black and white gamcha check side panels — gathered pleats with red stripe accent
• Cotton inner lining — soft, comfortable, modest
• Each piece is unique — no two prints fall in exactly the same place

Silhouette & Details

• Relaxed A-line with gathered waist
• Round keyhole neckline
• 3/4 sleeves in Kalamkari fabric
• Gathered gamcha check side panels
• Knee to midi length — wearable as a dress or kurta
• Side slits for ease of movement

Styling Ideas

• Wear as a dress with flat sandals or block heels
• Belt at the waist for a kurta silhouette over slim trousers
• Stacked silver bangles and an oxidised ring — as shown
• The black and cream is timeless — silver and gold both work

Care

• Hand wash separately in cold water
• Kalamkari colours may bleed in the first few washes — wash separately
• Do not soak
• Dry in shade, do not tumble dry
• Light iron on reverse side

Size Guide (in inches)

Measurement	S	M	L	XL	2XL	3XL
Chest	36	38	40	42	44	46
Waist	32	34	36	38	40	42
Hip	38	40	42	44	46	48
Length	46	46	46	46	46	46

All measurements are approximate. For sizing help, reach out on WhatsApp or Instagram DM — we're happy to guide you.

Dispatch in 2-4 business days. Delivery timelines vary by location.

Gentle hand wash or dry clean recommended.

Returns accepted as per store policy. Contact support within the eligible return window.