Indian pink khadi kurta with ikat detail on the neck and sleeves. The yarn has been dip dyed in white and black which shows up as flecks all over the fabric. The khadi yarn is handspun and then handwoven and it is the unevenness and minor imperfections of this process which gives the fabric its beautiful texture and fall. This natural fibre, coarsely spun is the most breathable and comfortable fabric of all, which only improves upon each washing. The khadi used in this collection has been woven in villages in Kerala. KERALA KHADI COLLECTIVE Handspun, handwoven, designed and tailored in Kerala Pure Cotton
Country of Origin - India
ABOUT Seamstress
Seamstress is quaint boutique store which started out in Thrissur, Kerala by Vimala Viswambharan & Rasmi Poduval. The core philosophy of Seamstress is that the beauty of the garment lies in the textile & its construct - the cut, fit & finish. Hand weaving is becoming an increasingly rare and dying art form. We at Seamstress prefer to work with handwoven fabrics, reviving and recreating ancient weaves.
The People
Vimala hand-stitched her first garment at the age of 11. What at first was a hobby turned into serious work and she now has more than 30 years of experience with bes...
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