WOOD BLOCK PRINTED CHIFFON SILK BLOUSE

This shirt was inspired by a flowy shirt usually worn by an illustrator we know when she takes her black pen to a blank page in her notebook. This shirt has more than enough illustrations of its own. It was printed by hand in Kalamkari technique using old wooden blocks by a family of artisans just outside the city of Lahore. With plenty of room and ease when moving about, it is as charming when going out as when staying in. Tailored to your measurements by artisans in their own workshops.

• FABRIC

  Chiffon made in 100% Mulberry silk.

• CONSTRUCTION

  The shirt was crafted entirely by hand, essentially as it was a hundred years ago, using nothing more than a sewing machine, some thread and a needle. The stitching is durable and the shirt is made to last.

  – The seams are flat-felled, meaning once sewn, turned over and sewn again to make them stronger.
  – The sides are strengthened by hand-sewn gussets.
  – All parts of the shirt are softly constructed by hand and are unfused.
  – The shirt has cuffed sleeves and a round neckline.
  – Misaligned sleeve and side seams for ease of movement.
  – The buttons are natural shell and sewn by hand on to each shirt.

• MILL

  This fabric was spun into yarn by a small mill in Zhejiang province, historically known as the producers of some of the finest silks.

• CARE

  Dry clean only.

• SHIPPING

  All shipping is free. We use USPS as our main courier. We strive to deliver your order in roughly two weeks. Please bear in mind that ordering made-to-measure, hand-made clothing from a family-owned workshop is not the same as ordering a mass-produced item for quick delivery from a fulfillment facility.
  We carefully fold our clothing down to create small packages that help reduce our carbon footprint. Our packaging does not use any plastic. This helps reduce waste and keep our prices low. All the paper we use for wrapping and shipping can be recycled.
  To help us reduce waste and environmental harm without reducing your enjoyment of your purchase, please be sure to iron or steam each piece back into shape when you receive it in the mail.

• LIFETIME REPAIRS

  Whenever your article of clothing needs some repair, mail it to us. We’ll mend it and send it back to you at no cost.

• CIRCULAR LIFE

  As all our clothes are made of natural fibers, whenever you feel your article of clothing has lived its useful life, send it back to us. Almost all parts of it can be upcycled.