A folded crimson silk kalaghayi on an ivory linen cloth. Tap and it unfolds layer by layer, then the bride's name is pressed into its centre with a wooden block.
What's included
Buta motifs from a 19th century block printed textile, real block impressions
The scarf unfolds fold by fold, with a silky sheen
The bride's name is pressed onto the silk like a block print
A wax seal with the bride's initial
A kalaghayi is a girl's treasure: in Sheki and Basqal, masters press its patterns by hand with wooden blocks. In this henna night invitation the folded silk scarf unfolds when the guest taps it, and the bride's name is pressed into its centre.
Who it suits
Henna nights for brides who love Azerbaijani tradition
Venues decorated in crimson, gold and ivory
Classic henna nights with a khoncha and the bride's kalaghayi
Frequently asked questions
What does the unfolding look like?
The guest opens the invitation and taps the folded kalaghayi: the seal lifts, the scarf unfolds in two layers, then the bride's name and «Henna Night» are pressed into the centre. It takes about 7 seconds.
Do I need to add the groom's name?
No. The henna night is the bride's night: the invitation shows her name, the date and the venue. The seal carries the bride's initial, including letters like Ə, Ş and Ü.
