Style Speak: The Right Dupatta Can Elevate Any Basic White Kurta

White kurtis have been a wardrobe staple for most Indian women for decades. They’re timeless and can look fabulous both when dressed up or down, depending on the occasion. 

For instance, recent times have seen Bollywood celebrities make fashion statements with even the most simple white kurtas, by merely throwing on a bright dupatta and some colorful juttis. Not just regular days, when it comes to big wedding functions too, this trend seems to be catching on like wildfire. 

There is so much that you can do with a white kurti- team it up with a pair of ripped jeans or wear them with colorful dupattas and you are sure to turn heads.

Dupattas are a fun way of completely changing the look of your attire. They come in vibrant shades, textures and styles and can easily be mixed and matched with ethnic as well as casual wear.

These lightweight dupattas are perfect for summers. They add a touch of glamor to your day with their chic tones and designs. Try some bandhani or banana silk dupattas that are handmade with love.

Here are 5 vibrant banana silk dupattas to give your white kurta a twist:

  1. Tempting Tangerine Dupatta


    If you want to dress your white kurti up and give it a twist - you can just throw on a colorful dupatta. You can carry out an all white ethnic look with a simple white kurti and white leggings and amp it up with this beautiful rust orange, tempting tangerine dupatta to give your white kurti a pop of color! Its soft feel will flirt with your skin and its versatility will have you wearing it more often than you planned! 

    This dupatta shows off its mesmerizing combination of cream coloured, big geometric and floral batik prints that perfectly complement each other. Its hand-knotted tassels add a flirtatious charm to its pretty color and soft texture.

  2. Cloudy Skies Dupatta


    Want to try out some fusion and experimental fashion? Give this one a try. You can wear a short white kurti with boot cut jeans and sleek stilettos. Throw on this pastel colored dupatta that is perfect for the summers. You can use it as a stole with double twisted styles.  This powder blue piece is made from banana silk and pairs best with mono-tone kurtas. If you’re going for feminine, soft & classy - this is it. It is heavily bordered and comes with several lines of cream coloured, floral batik prints and is rightly balanced with a splash of the same prints throughout the expanse of this heavenly dupatta. The combination of two light shades bring out a rare elegance that is matched by its hand-knotted tassel ends.

  3. Tuscan Sun Dupatta


    White kurtis are classic and effortless. They look especially ethereal when paired with contemporary casuals. Have you tried teaming a long, flowy, white kurti with some jeggings yet? Add a dash of color with this highly breathable, banana silk dupatta that gives tough competition to the regular, commonly available Indian silk. Its bright shade makes it an attractive buy that can liven up even the dullest of outfits! What more? It's so comfortable that you'd want to team it with anything!

    This Dupatta depicts happiness entangled in triangular batik patterns with leafy and linear batik shapes perfectly complementing each other. The tassel ends only add to the beauty of this bright and silky piece.

  4. Royal Redwood Dupatta


    White cotton kurtas are the perfect go-to-outfit that’s stylish for every occasion. Whether it is a ladies day out or you're heading to the airport, you can always go down the elegant route by accessorizing it right with colorful dupattas, jewelry and jutis that will set you apart! 

    Indulge in the exotic beauty of this high moisture-wicking banana silk dupatta. Let its rich shade give you a regal look and feel. It goes well with gray or off white Indian wear. Set in dual tones, this dupatta is generously splattered with floral batik motifs and thick irregular linear patterns. It has hand-knotted tassels at both ends.

  5. Oceanic Green Dupatta


    Try teaming your white kurti with a sharara and this unique traditional banana silk dupatta that comes in a beautiful green shade. It has low stretchability as it is made from banana stems and peels. This silky fiber is very delicate and soft, making it a comfortable fabric that is much loved for its trendy appeal. Set in shades of green, it has heavy batik prints of flowers and leaves as well as a mixture of circles and lines. This dupatta also has beautiful tassels adorning both its ends. Check out this dupatta at Craft Maestros.

Which of these styles are you most likely to try?