Embellished Kaftans is a brand conceived and created by Karen Chandwani. Born and bred in the colorful Bollywood city of Mumbai, India, her upbringing was infused with inspiration from a very early age. Her father was a well-known designer and manufacturer who taught her to sketch styles, source fabrics, cut patterns and sew garments. By the time she was 16 years old she had already joined the family business. After completing her formal education in Psychology her arranged marriage to a businessman took her from Mumbai to the world renowned island of Palma De Mallorca in Spain - known for its style and up market boutiques.

Karen was inspired by the European designs and styles but always missed the colorful clothing she wore back home. Deciding to bring the flavour of her country into Spain, she opened a beach wear clothing store, ?Gut and Gun-stick? in Cala Millor, a small village of Palma De Mallorca. In addition to her stock of swimwear, she began to include Indian made Embellished Kaftans at her store which were a big hit with the locals as well as the tourists who visited Palma from around the world.