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A trellis pattern in green hues transmits elegance and comfort, the main characteristics of this pajama set by Aftab of India. Made for a peaceful night, this set is composed of cotton textiles printed with classic patterns that spread around a henley neck t-shirt and elastic waist pants, ideal for a good fit.

Intricate flower and vine patterns inspired by 19th-century textiles grace this petal-pink tunic. The designs are digitally printed to evoke the well-loved look of heirloom weavings. Cotton embroidery along the button neckline are a nod to the exquisite chikankari embroidery work of artisan Shalabh’s hometown of Lucknow.

Ivory cotton is dyed using batik, a resist-dyeing technique, to create this vibrant shirt. A variety of traditional Javanese and original motifs are used throughout the shirt. Hari and Arthur design it while embracing unexpected results, which they say adds to the uniqueness of his handcrafted textiles. The front includes hidden coconut shell buttons and a chest pocket.

Creamy white cotton is dyed using shades of blue with batik, a resist-dyeing technique, to create the traditional kawung and parang motifs, both originally used by Indonesian royal families. Hari and Arthur design the shirt while embracing unexpected results, which they say adds to the uniqueness of his handcrafted textiles. The button-down shirt includes hidden coconut shell buttons and a chest pocket.

Crisp white cotton is dyed using the batik method, a resist-dyeing technique, to create the traditional sido asih motif in brown and black. Meaning "continuous love," sido asih is a motif originating in the Indonesian city of Surakarta. Hari and Arthur design the shirt while embracing unexpected results, which they says add to the uniqueness of his handcrafted textiles. The button-down shirt includes hidden coconut shell buttons and a chest pocket.

India's Ritu Agnihotri pays homage to the vibrant city of Mumbai with a gorgeous garment featuring hand-block printed motifs typical of the elegant Kota Doria textiles. This cotton and silk midi skirt features a leafy redwood pattern layered on top of small navy circles. The skirt features an elastic waistband and a zipper closure on the side seam, allowing a comfortable fit. The hem ruffle is printed in a midnight hue with a combination of chevron and striped motifs.

Isha Jain celebrates India's textile and fashion legacies with the gorgeous design of this tunic. In cool turquoise blue, the tunic is sewn of chanderi, in which a 100% silk warp is combined with a 100% cotton weft, resulting in crisp, glossy sheer textures. Jain masters hand-block printing techniques in green, blue and black to adorn the tunic with floral and leafy patterns. Green silk taping trims the cuffs and hemline. Featuring lateral side slits and three-quarter length sleeves, the tunic is lined with cotton.

Named after a city in Madhya Pradesh, chanderi fabrics can be traced back to Vedic times; however, it was not until the 1970's that the cotton and silk blend fabric was developed.

Please note that due to the nature of the raw yarn used for weaving, chanderi textures are somewhat crisp.