Hand-painted clothes look special and personal. With Colorious Fabric Paints, you can design your own dupattas, kurtas and home decor even as a beginner. Here are easy ideas to get started.
Dupatta designs
- Floral border: paint small flowers and leaves along the edges of the dupatta. Outline them with a gold glitter gutta cone.
- Corner motifs: one big flower or paisley in each corner for a simple, elegant look.
- Scattered buti: small dots or tiny flowers spread across the whole dupatta.
Kurta and shirt designs
- Neckline design: a floral or mandala pattern around the neck.
- Sleeve border: a thin line of leaves or dots on the sleeves.
- Daman border: a wider floral band at the bottom of the kurta.
Home decor
- Cushion covers: one big mandala in the centre using a stencil.
- Table runners: repeated leaf or flower patterns along the length.
- Tote bags: your name, a quote or a simple floral design.
Kids' and gift ideas
- Painted t-shirts with cartoons, names or hand prints
- Custom gift bags and handkerchiefs
- Matching family outfits for Eid
Tips for beautiful results
- Use a stencil set if you are not confident drawing freehand.
- Mix Fabric Binder with your paint for a stronger, longer-lasting design.
- Outline with glitter gutta cones after the paint dries for a neat, festive finish.
- Heat-set the design by ironing on the reverse side once fully dry.
New to fabric painting? Start with the Fabric Painting Starter Kit and read our beginner's guide.