

Neel Dabu Trail: Indigo Dabu Print Short Kurti with Criss-Cross Tie Sides in Cotton Steeped in one of India's oldest crafts, the Neel Dabu Trail kurti is a Kaftanize-exclusive that celebrates the moody beauty of dabu — the traditional mud-resist printing technique beloved for its inky depth and organic charm. Designed for the woman who collects craft she can actually live in, this short kurti moves easily through workdays, café afternoons, errands, travel days, and laid-back gatherings. The rich indigo base carries an all-over dabu print of elongated cream motifs rising along tonal striped columns — each one softly weathered at the edges in true resist-dye character, giving the piece the soulful, hand-touched look of artisan textiles. The clean V-neckline keeps the frame fresh and easy to style, while full bell sleeves sweep outward in a graceful flare that adds quiet drama to the relaxed silhouette. Both side seams are finished with slits laced in criss-cross tie knots — slender indigo cords that flutter with movement and lend the straight A-line fall an artisanal signature. Crafted in pure breathable cotton, it's cool against the skin and effortless to wear — heritage you
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