Neel Tara – Indigo Dabu Shirt with Sun Motif & Seashell Buttons

✨ Heritage & Hue

The Neel Tara shirt captures the spirited elegance of Rajasthan’s centuries-old Dabu printing technique, now reimagined in a bold, modern silhouette. Bathed in natural indigo, the shirt features striking handblock-printed celestial sunburst motifs — invoking energy and artisan mastery. A contemporary collared shirt cut meets ancient print storytelling in this wearable canvas of art.

🌟 Key Design Highlights

🧵 Fabric: 100% Cotton – lightweight, breathable, and naturally dyed
🎨 Print: Handcrafted Dabu block print using mud-resist technique
🌞 Motif Style: Large sunburst spiral motifs hand-blocked across the shirt in off-white
💙 Color: Deep natural indigo base with ivory white motifs
👚 Neckline: Relaxed shirt collar with open V plunge; no piping
🎀 Front Panel: Button-down placket with white seashell buttons – each hand-stitched with red thread detailing
📐 Silhouette: Easy-fitted shirt with gentle gathers at the shoulder and sleeve seam
💠 Sleeves: Full-length bishop sleeves with soft gathers and cuffed ends
🚪 Closure: Functional front-button closure
🚫 Pockets: No
🌊 Best For: Boho brunches, travel styling, casual Fridays, art fairs, or layering over dresses and crop tops

🎈 Where to Wear

🏖️ Creative meetups, beach holidays

☕ Art cafés and open mic nights

🧵 Handloom bazaars and indie exhibitions

👖 Style with jeans, culottes, or over dresses as a layering piece

📏 Fit & Size

The model is wearing size M

Loose-fit shirt – designed for fluid drape and movement

Slightly dropped shoulders with relaxed sleeves

True to size, but you can size down for a neater fit or size up for jacket-style layering

🧼 Fabric & Care

Fabric: 100% cotton

Dyes: Natural Indigo

Care: Hand wash separately in cold water using mild pH-neutral soap. Do not soak. Dry in shade to avoid fading.

Note: Natural indigo may bleed slightly on first few washes — a signature of authentic hand dyeing.

🧵 Craft Story

This piece is crafted using the ancient Dabu technique — a slow, hands-on process where mud-resist paste is applied with hand-carved wooden blocks onto pure cotton fabric. After drying, the fabric is dyed in natural indigo vats and sun-dried. The celestial spiral motifs are inspired by cosmic cycles and evoke the sun as a symbol of energy and growth. Variations in print are not flaws but proud fingerprints of artisan hands.


📏 Size Chart (in inches)

Note: All measurements are garment dimensions. Expect slight margin due to handcrafted nature.

DRESS SIZE GUIDE (Inches)

SMALL (S)

Chest: 38" | Hip: 42"

Shoulder: 14.25" | Arm Hole: 17"

Sleeve Length: 21" | Sleeve Cuff: 8"

Total Length: 26" | Neck Depth: 3.5"

MEDIUM (M)

Chest: 40" | Hip: 44"

Shoulder: 14.75" | Arm Hole: 18"

Sleeve Length: 21" | Sleeve Cuff: 9"

Total Length: 26" | Neck Depth: 3.75"

LARGE (L)

Chest: 42" | Hip: 46"

Shoulder: 15.25" | Arm Hole: 19"

Sleeve Length: 21" | Sleeve Cuff: 10"

Total Length: 26" | Neck Depth: 4"

EXTRA LARGE (XL)

Chest: 44" | Hip: 48"

Shoulder: 15.75" | Arm Hole: 20"

Sleeve Length: 21" | Sleeve Cuff: 11"

Total Length: 26" | Neck Depth: 4.25"