Dust of Empires

Material: Cotton-linen  

It feels weathered, textural, warm like sunlit stone. Inspired by faded palatial frescoes — fragments of Mughal jaalis, temple mandalas, vintage postcards. Dust of Empires is the relic reborn — a shirt that carries echoes of Persian gardens and Rajasthani stepwells. Its layers mimic time-worn walls that once bore music, fragrance, whispers of royal feet. The floral silhouettes are not fresh blooms, but those preserved in memory — stylised, spiritual, decayed beautifully.

Draws from Indo-Persian textile traditions, Mughal miniature motifs, and architectural ornamentation from Rajasthan and Lucknow. Best worn with beige chinos or clay-coloured trousers. Add a deep brown leather belt, minimal sandals, and antique-finish rings. Because it carries age with dignity — it honours forgotten beauty without nostalgia and brings heritage into the sunlit now.