Pista Shankh Bandi

The Pista Shankh Bandi is quiet in the way that well-made things tend to be quiet. Pista green — the colour of new leaves, of early morning — carries a Shankh motif across the surface, a conch-shell pattern with roots in Indian ceremonial tradition. It does not need to announce itself.

Cut from pure cotton with a mandarin collar, it sits close to the body without restricting it. The cotton is soft-handed and breathable, the kind that gets more comfortable as an evening wears on rather than less. This is the jacket for the man who knows his occasions and dresses for them without a fuss.

Wear it to a puja, a daytime wedding, a festive family gathering, or any event where you want to look rooted in something real. It pairs without argument with white and with ivory, and it holds its colour wash after wash.

• Fabric: Pure cotton
• Fit: Regular fit, true to size — size up if between sizes
• Care: Cold hand-wash, dry flat in shade
• Styling: White kurta and white pyjama for a clean traditional look; plain cream linen shirt and off-white trousers for a lighter register