Ahilya Vest - Handspun & Handwoven Cotton - Birch Denim

The Ahilya tank made into a vest! Slightly cropped with a rounded neckline and lovely shell buttons down the front. Can be worn open or closed.

Made with gorgeous artisan cloth - handspun, thread-dyed with natural dyes & handwoven by village artisans in Bengal. 

Details:

• 100% Cotton - heavyweight twill.
• Handspun & handwoven.
• Thread-dyed with natural dyes.
  
• French seams.
• Sewn at the Maiwa Studio in India.
  
• Worn with the Manali Pant.

*Handwoven fabrics may contain slight variegations that are to be celebrated and are a reminder of the hand craft that created the garment.

A Note on Fit:

• Slim, boxy fit.

Small: bust up to 38" / 19" length from shoulder seam to hem.

Medium: bust up to 40" / 20" length from shoulder seam to hem.

Large: bust up to 44" / 21" length from shoulder seam to hem.

Model: Yvette is 5' 5" bust: 38", waist: 34", hip: 42" wearing a size medium.

Model: Steph is 5' 10" bust: 33", waist: 28", hip: 38" wearing a size small.

Care Instructions: Your garment can be gently machined or hand washed with cool water. To protect the natural dyes and natural fabric you absolutely must use a pH neutral liquid detergent. Wash with similar colours. Immediately hang to dry.

Some natural dyes are sensitive to citrus. 

Recommended detergents: Ecos, Eucalan, Tru Earth or a mild liquid detergent no higher than pH 7

- Tru Earth must dissolve completely in water before adding garments to wash

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Comfortable, versatile clothing that celebrates natural fibres, natural dyes and hand weaves. Feels great against your skin, while looking effortless and stylish at home or out in the world.

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