Free flowing cotton kaftan, handwoven in the arid regions of Bhuj, Gujarat is a distinctive, handmade and a unique piece. Rabari motifs in Ahir stitch along with Kantha running stitch in a contemporary silhouette is an amalgamation of different traditional embroidery techniques of India.
With handmade cotton tassels on the hem adding volume to the product, this piece of clothing can be styled in different ways. You can let it flow and relaxed or can give shape on the waist by pairing with a Rabari/cotton belt.
(Ahir embroidery - Sankli or open chain stitch is a style of needlework practiced by the women of the Ahir community, Kutch district, that is characterised by ornate geometric patterns following one another in elaborate rhythmic rows)
- Fabric : Organic cotton handwoven in Kutch, Gujarat
- Embroidery : Artisanal based needle work carried out by women in different parts of Bhuj as well as in Delhi.
- Pattern cutting, stitching, tassels, trims and packaging : Our workshop In Delhi
- Can be worn with a slip inside.
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- One size & relaxed fit - fits S-XXL comfortably
- Length 48"
- Cross body front 36"
- Sleeve length 18"
- The model is 5'6"
- Measurements taken flat so double where necessary; +/- a tolerance inherent to hand made clothing.
- Wash and Care - Gentle hand wash in cold water. We will send a sample pouch of soap nuts with each purchase for you to try and test the most natural and eco friendly method of washing.(These berry shells grow on the Sapindus mukorossi (Soap Berry) tree in the Himalayas and they naturally contains a cleaning agent that works like detergent, called saponin. Saponin is amazing at penetrating the fibres of your clothes, lifting stains from the fabric that is then rinsed away.)
- Want to know how to use soap nuts? Click here.
- This piece is made on order to avoid excess blockage of raw material and to retain the value added by an artisan's work. Dispatched within 10-15 days of the order received.
While designing this series we wanted to create distinctive, global and timeless pieces by reviving our traditional Indian handcraft techniques and manifest our artisan skills in a new light for today’s environmentally conscious consumer.
The pieces are made in small batches in different parts of North India as every step of the production is time intensive and handmade.
