This is a handwoven deep magenta silk shibori dyed kurta featuring a diagonal lotus pattern on it. The kurta has an asymmetric hem, 3/4th sleeves and an orange border with yellow piping.Shibori is a Japanese term for several methods of resist-dyeing cloth to make a pattern by binding, folding, twisting and compressing. It is derived from the verb root shiboru meaning to wring, squeeze, press. There are an infinite number of ways to manipulate fabric for shibori, each way resulting in unique resist designs and patterns. This dyeing is traditionally done in shades of indigo, but contemporary designers have been practicing the ancient technique in an array of colors.