The Kumkum Royale: Gaddi is woven in lustrous Banarasi silk, its crimson field alive with gold-thread jaal weaving that forms a lattice of diamonds and blossoms. Onto this fabric, artisans have embroidered delicate floral clusters, each motif requiring careful layering of zari thread and metallic wire to create raised, almost sculptural forms. The pleated silk border is hand-folded and attached in stages, giving the cushion its distinctive ruffled edge and architectural silhouette.

The design draws from the ceremonial gaddis of North India’s courts, where velvet and silk cushions were laid on diwans as symbols of welcome and status. In a modern space, it brings the same gravitas, resting as a throne-like accent on sofas or low seating. Every thread, pleat, and motif speaks of patience and precision, turning a humble cushion cover into an heirloom that carries the aura of festival and palace alike.