Size: XXS/XS

The intricately handcrafted ikat making up our wrap jacket highlights the elegance of artisanal craft techniques. Cut to an easy shape with a wrap front and side patch pocket, then lined with cotton voile.

The weavers work under master artisan Bikshapati Kolaan in the village of Yellanki in Andhra Pradesh. He has been weaving for over 40 years, following the path of his father. The cotton yarns are carefully bound and dyed to create the pattern, then handwoven to create a soft fabric.

Checked ikat. Hand-dyed. Handwoven. Easy shape. Wrap front. Side patch pocket. Internal hanging loop. Cotton voile lining.Side ties.

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Machine wash 40ºC. 100% cotton.
Made in India.
This fabric is handloom woven. Weaving irregularities are a pleasing characteristic of handloom woven items and should not be considered a fault. An age-old and complex technique of patterning cloth, whereby the pattern is pre-determined by tie-dyeing the yarn prior to weaving. The characteristic haziness of the pattern that emerges is a pleasing result of this hand process.

Easy fit. Length: Low hip. Sleeves: Bracelet length.
Front length from side neck point for a size XS is 64cm.
Studio model Gift is 5ft 9in/177cm tall and is wearing a size S.

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