This product is 100% hand stitched, and hand embroidered using traditional skills from Gujarat. The fabric used is dye free and bleach free to not to contribute to water pollution\ consumption. It is not just beautiful, but a thoughtful product made keeping the individuality of the maker in mind. It is co designed by the designer- who understands the market requirement and the artisan who has these amazing skills. It is made in a studio where up-cycling and zero waste is the inspiration to design. Any irregularity is a result of truly following handmade process. Definitely we try to maintain all sustainable aspects during the production-material-process and the maker. Specially the maker. Because we believe what is the point of making a sustainable product if the maker isn't happy.
Technique: The extra weft weaving technique has been practiced in Kutch Gujarat for ages now. This technique gives the essence of the embroidery through weaving extra weft with different color thread. Motifs used here are more geometric and are passed down from generation.
While designing this shirt we wanted the artisan to work without any particular measurement for the motif placement so that they don't feel pressured to maintain the system. And yes, it is possible for them to follow all the measurements, but we wanted the artisan to be happy during the process and not work under any limitations. To break the system, we conveyed the same idea with our weavers, Sanjot bhai & Bhavna. The sampling and conceptualization were done by Sanjot bhai whereas Bhavna has woven the fabric. She has been working on the loom for 6 to 7 years now. However, the challenge here was to break the continuity of the motif so we decided to add a Mor (Peacock) motif on top of the circle to break the continuity progression which happens to fall at the back side of the shirt.
The shirt also consists of the selvage, as a conscious step to minimize waste & don’t you think that complements?
Fits best to:
Medium fits best for body chest size 40-42
Large fits best for body chest size 42-44
Fabric: Dye Free, Bleach Free Hand-Woven 100% Cotton Fabric. The small piece of fabrics used for surface ornamentations are used from scrap material.
Wash Care: Gentle machine wash.
Advice: Do not iron for more original look of the fabric. Shake off the wrinkles before line dry. It will save on the electricity!
Shipping: It will take approximately 10-12 days to ship; from the day payment is received. After an order is placed, you shall receive a confirmation, tentative date of dispatch and tracking details time to time. Within India the delivery will take 8 to 10 days and international delivery will take from 12 to 15 days to reach from the day of dispatch.