The Story Behind Tampoori’s Bubblegum Collection

A Print Born From Pure Joy

Every Tampoori print has a story, but Bubblegum is extra special. It was inspired by the spontaneity and sparkle of childhood joy; the way colours burst, swirl, and surprise you with something bright and unexpected.

Think fruit-flavoured bubblegum from your neighbourhood kiosk, colours that stained your tongue, and the unmistakable thrill of blowing bubbles just to see how big they could go.

Bubblegum was created to capture a feeling that is unrestrained, playful, and full of light.

Where the Inspiration Truly Comes From

This in-house print, available only at Tampoori, draws from a mix of nostalgia, artistry, and experimentation:

• The palette echoes the pastel and neon tones of bubblegum wrappers that dominated the 90s: pinks, oranges, lilacs and blues that felt sugary and forbidden.
• During Tampoori’s early years, our artisans would spend hours experimenting with dye techniques, chasing colours that felt like sunshine. One experimental batch produced an explosion of colour so joyful that we pinned it to the wall. That moment became the seed of Bubblegum.
• Bubblegum sits at the heart of Tampoori’s belief that fabric should feel like joy you can wear. Colour becomes mood, mood becomes energy, and energy becomes presence.

Crafted Carefully, Dyed Deliberately

Bubblegum may look effortless, but it’s one of our more detailed processes, surpassed only by our batik-making process.

How we make it:

• Colours are layered slowly to achieve that signature bright-yet-soft glow.
• Each batch passes through multiple rounds of dyeing to get the bubble-like swirls just right.
• We use natural-fibre fabrics only: cotton, linen or rayon, so the colours dance beautifully on the surface.

Because no print repeats perfectly, Bubblegum feels like owning a small piece of art.

Why Bubblegum Became a Tampoori Signature

The moment we released our first Bubblegum pieces at a market, something magical happened. People approached the prints smiling, even before they touched the fabric. They didn’t know the name yet, but they recognised the feeling. And Bubblegum has since grown into one of Tampoori’s most loved collections, the most loved of these being Seaglass.

How to Style Bubblegum

For clothing:

• Pair vibrant Bubblegum tops with denim for an easy, everyday look
• Statement dresses in Bubblegum light up special occasions
• Layer with neutrals (white, tan, black) to make the colours pop

For home:

• Bubblegum napkins instantly brighten dining tables
• Cushion covers add a burst of colour to calm spaces
• Table runners make even ordinary meals feel festive