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Modern occasionwear, cut with restraint.

Man in the Mula Chitrkatha white kurta outdoors, showing the hand-painted face, palm and orange sun
Mula Chitrkatha white hand-painted kurta, full length, outdoors with white trousers
Close-up of the hand-painted blue face on the Mula Chitrkatha white kurta, worn with jeans
Mula Chitrkatha white kurta with a painted palm tree, face and orange sun, worn with jeans
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Made to last
Mula OriginsLimited to 50 pieces

Chitrkatha Kurta

White

₹8,999 ₹0Inclusive of GSTRs. 8,999.00

Painted for you. Ships in 5 days.

Made to last

What we inherit becomes what we say. Painted by hand. See the artwork

Sketched by hand. Detailed with colour.

Authentic hand-painted abstract artwork, crafted entirely without prints.

  • Hand-drawn portrait
  • Bamboo-cotton fabric
Size

Model is 5'7" and wears L.

Painted for you, after you order

Once painting begins, this kurta can’t be cancelled, exchanged for another size or returned, unless it arrives damaged, defective or wrong. Read the policy

Estimated delivery

  1. You order
  2. Painted by hand5 days
  3. Dispatched
  4. At your door

Cash on delivery available, ₹150 fee

Thoughtfully woven from 80% bamboo and 20% cotton, this kurta marries effortless comfort with timeless tailoring. Vivid contrasts and striking imagery make for a true wearable masterpiece.

50
A finite edition.
Only 50 Chitrkatha kurtas will ever be made.

Rooted in expression

Chitrkatha is a story woven in imagery. A face emerges, a palm sprouts from within, and a solitary line reaches for the sun. It speaks to our deepest origins, our patterns, and the intuitive ways in which we choose to express these.

Art by Pavan Kodimela.

The visage

The visage

Crafted in artistic fragments, echoing the silent histories we carry.

The origin

The origin

A fluid connecting line seamlessly flows towards the centre of the origin.

The palm tree

The palm tree

A living tree stretching upward from the roots of thought.

Fabric and care

Fabric: 80% bamboo, 20% cotton

Naturally dyed. Colour varies a little from piece to piece — that is how natural dye behaves.

Wash inside out in cold water. Wash separately. Line dry in shade.

Made in India.

Delivery and returns

Painted for you after you order. Ships in 5 days.

Painted-to-order pieces cannot be exchanged or returned, except for a defect, damage in transit or the wrong item.

Free shipping across India on prepaid orders. Cash on delivery has a ₹150 fee.

Shipping outside India is worked out at checkout. Duties are paid by the buyer.

Questions: info@mula.living or WhatsApp +91 70756 94164

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The cloth passport

The cloth

80% bamboo, 20% cottonWhat this piece is cut from.
Naturally dyedColour varies a little from piece to piece. That is how natural dye behaves.

How to keep it

Cold wash. Dry in shade.Wash inside out in cold water. Wash separately. Line dry in shade.

Our part

Small things, kept for the years ahead.

A spare button and matching threadIn every order.
Care help on WhatsApp+91 70756 94164. Ask before you wash, or any time after.
Chitrkatha Kurta ₹8,999Inclusive of GST

Size and fit

These are measurements of the garment itself, laid flat. They are not body measurements. In inches, and each can vary by about half an inch.

M38L40XL42XXL44
ALength31323333½
BShoulder17¼17¾18¼18½
CSleeve23½2424½25
DBicep (half)8¼8½8¾9

Tap a size to highlight it in the chart.

Choose a size first.

Chest is not listed yet. If the fit across the chest matters most to you, ask us before you order.

Compare with something you own

rooted in expressionACD
BBack · B
A
Length From the highest point of the shoulder to the hem.
B
Shoulder Seam to seam, across the back.
C
Sleeve From the shoulder seam to the end of the cuff.
D
Bicep (half) Straight across the sleeve, just below the armhole.
  1. Pick a shirt or kurta that already fits you the way you like.
  2. Lay it flat and buttoned. Measure A to D in inches.
  3. Compare each measurement with yours. If the fit is unclear, or you fall between two sizes, ask us.

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Mula Origins are painted after you order and can’t be exchanged for another size, so it is worth asking first.

What we need

The piece you are looking at, which we add for you. Then whatever helps: your usual size, your height, the fit you like, or the measurements of a shirt that fits you well.

What happens next

Mula’s team reads your message and helps you compare sizes for this piece on WhatsApp. We may ask for a little more detail first. Customer care hours are Monday to Saturday, 10 AM to 6 PM IST.

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MULA SIZE GUIDE

Size Chart

Short kurta measurement drawing
Garment measurements in inches
Measurement (inches)M (38)L (40)XL (42)XXL (44)
Front Length31323333½
Shoulder17¼17¾18¼18½
Sleeve Length23½2424½25
Bicep8¼8½8¾9

M (38)

Front Length
31 in
Shoulder
17¼ in
Sleeve Length
23½ in
Bicep
8¼ in

L (40)

Front Length
32 in
Shoulder
17¾ in
Sleeve Length
24 in
Bicep
8½ in

XL (42)

Front Length
33 in
Shoulder
18¼ in
Sleeve Length
24½ in
Bicep
8¾ in

XXL (44)

Front Length
33½ in
Shoulder
18½ in
Sleeve Length
25 in
Bicep
9 in

Measurement Guide

Front Length
From highest point of shoulder to bottom hem.
Shoulder
From one shoulder point to the other.
Sleeve Length
From shoulder point to end of sleeve.
Bicep
Around the fullest part of the upper arm.

Measurements are garment measurements in inches. Slight variations of ±0.5” may occur due to the handcrafted nature of our pieces.

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