What does it mean that the Mughal women’s quilted waistcoat is reversible?

Every Mughal women’s quilted waistcoat has two fully finished sides, each with a different print. It can be worn on either side for two distinct looks from a single garment. The seams are concealed and the finish is refined on both surfaces.

How is block print produced on women’s quilted waistcoats?

Block print is a manual printing technique that uses hand-carved wooden blocks. Each block is dipped in colour and pressed onto the cotton fabric, repeating the motif with artisanal precision. The small variations between one impression and the next make every women’s quilted waistcoat a unique piece.

What is the difference between the Mughal waistcoats and the Fabindia Roma waistcoats?

The Mughal quilted waistcoats are all reversible with Mughal-inspired prints, whereas the Fabindia Roma waistcoats are available in solid colours and various prints, not necessarily reversible. The Mughal prints draw on arabesques and floral motifs from the Indian decorative tradition.

How do you wash a women’s quilted waistcoat in printed cotton?

Hand-wash in cold water with a gentle soap, without wringing. Dry flat on a towel to preserve the shape of the quilting. Hand-printed cotton may release slight colour during the first washes — wash separately. Do not bleach.

Which garments pair well with the Mughal women’s quilted waistcoat?

The Mughal women’s quilted waistcoat pairs with a kurta in Indian cotton for a coordinated look, or with a printed cotton skirt for a layered ensemble. With artisanal cotton bags the look is completed while maintaining coherence of materials and craftsmanship.

Women’s Mughal Quilted Waistcoat in Cotton

Mughal Waistcoats

The women’s quilted waistcoat from the Mughal collection is a reversible piece in hand-printed cotto...

The women’s quilted waistcoat from the Mughal collection is a reversible piece in hand-printed cotton using the block print technique. Each women’s quilted waistcoat offers two wearable sides, each wi...

The collection features women’s quilted waistcoat models, all reversible with artisanal stitching. The Dhosa quilted cotton waistcoat and the Yan quilted cotton waistcoat offer palettes with warm tones and geometric motifs. The Raja quilted cotton waistcoat and the Chettinar quilted cotton waistcoat explore floral motifs and arabesques with more intense colour combinations.

The Mughal women’s quilted waistcoat layers over a Bibi shirt in printed cotton creating a play of layered prints, or over a Pintuck cotton shirt for a contrast between smooth texture and quilting. As an accessory, a Polty cotton bag echoes the same artisanal craftsmanship.

Compared to the Fabindia Roma cotton waistcoats, the Mughal women’s quilted waistcoat stands out for its Mughal-inspired prints and reversibility that doubles the styling possibilities. Every women’s quilted waistcoat in the Mughal collection shares the same decorative vocabulary of arabesques and stylised floral motifs.

All women’s quilted waistcoats are made in India with cotton printed using hand-carved wooden blocks. The artisanal stitching secures the two layers of fabric, creating the signature quilted texture — soft and lightweight.