DETAILS
Our Kiran (meaning, Ray of Light) caftan features a mandarin collar, a half button placket and long sleeves with side slits. Pocket details include a chest pocket and two rounded side seam pockets.
This special edition piece features intricate embroidery done entirely by hand using a special art form called Chikankari Embroidery. Our Chikankar artisans live in Lucknow, a specialty of that region.
MATERIALS PROCESS
Produced using sustainable practices that help improve the livelihoods and welfare of our artisan community makers and reduce the impact on the environment.
Masterfully on a traditional foot pedal loom that creates a unique and unmatched texture. Its hand-spun yarns are by hand at a family-run workshop using natural minerals and plants. Its pattern is achieved using original hand-carved blocks and traditional block printing methods. The complete manual and labor-intensive process result in an overall pattern that is repetitive yet random.
SPECIFICATIONS
- 100% Handwoven cotton
- Naturally indigo dyed
- Standard fit
- Single chest pocket
- Side seam pockets
- Mandarin collar
- Straight hem with side slit
- Hand finished and closed seams
Size Info
It is advisable to size down one for women's sizing.
This special piece is made to order. Allow approximately 4 weeks to receive. It is advisable to carefully wash this garment separately by hand and line dry in indirect sunlight to preserve the integrity of the garment.
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