Ahilya Vest - Handspun & Handwoven Cotton - Indigo 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: Sam is 5’2” bust: 34”, waist: 29”, hip: 38” wearing a size small.

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

Note: Indigo is a friendly dye and likes to share its colour. You can expect some colour to rub off on your skin or other clothing for the first part of this garments life. 

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.

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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