Mix + Match: Mother Daughter Kurtis

A white and gold thread work kurti paired with red accents by both mother and daughter. See how my mom and I styled our matching kurtis.

Mix + Match: Mother Daughter Kurtis

“No daughter and mother ever live apart, no matter what the distance between them.” – C. Watson

A few weeks ago my parents flew up from Florida and we took a road trip to visit New Vrindaban, an ISKON mandir located in West Virginia. Before packing for the trip I reminded my mom that it would be chilly up in the mountains and to pack a warmer suit. We both remembered we had kurtis made a few years ago while on a mother daughter trip to Bombay that were perfect for winter.

Mix + Match: Mother Daughter Kurtis
The fabric, a thicker material with white and gold thread work and had immediately caught my moms eye. She had two kurtis made, one for herself and one for me. Since white and gold are such great neutrals, I’ve paired it with black, pink and even gold bottoms and dupattas. And because it’s double lined it’s perfect for those chillier days.
Mix + Match: Mother Daughter Kurtis
Mix + Match: Mother Daughter Kurtis
Mix + Match: Mother Daughter Kurtis
As we walked out of our respective hotel rooms and caught a look of one another, we both started laughing. We had both ended up packing our kurtis with a red churridar and dupatta! We also lucked out that day as the weather ended up being much warmer than expected. Throughout the day my husband kept saying how we looked like twins and matching school girls. I guess you’re never too old to match your mom!
Mix + Match: Mother Daughter Kurtis
Mix + Match: Mother Daughter Kurtis
The visit to the mandir was beautiful and peaceful. Located between the Appalachian Mountains in the rural West Virginia Panhandle, it’s easy to forget you’re in America and not the hill stations of India. Little Mirchi was in awe at the peacocks roaming freely and the elegant swans swimming around.  New Vrindaban also has North America’s first and largest cow protection program. Currently there are over 50 cows that will be cared for throughout their entire natural life. In the warmer months, guests are invited to milk and engage with the cows.
Mix + Match: Mother Daughter Kurtis
Mix + Match: Mother Daughter Kurtis
Mix + Match: Mother Daughter Kurtis
After our darshan and lunch we roamed the property and visited The Palace of Gold. Before leaving, one of the Pandit Ji’s (priests) asked if Little Mirchi would like to feed the ducks and swans, she delightfully agreed. If you’re ever in the area, I highly suggest a visit!

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