Calico Top - Handspun & Handwoven Organic Cotton - Light Indigo

A free spirited, single tiered top with ease and flow. Features three-quarter length sleeves and feels so good on the body.

Sewn from exquisite artisan cloth that is the best of all worlds; organic cotton, handspun, naturally dyed & handwoven by village artisans in Bengal. By dyeing the cotton threads before weaving, the warp and weft can be dyed distinctly different shades, resulting in a rich colour with a unique depth that celebrates the handcraft of the dyers and weavers who created it. 

Details:

• 100% organic cotton - medium weight.
• Handspun & handwoven.
• Thread dyed with indigo.
• Sweet gathers at the waist. 
• French seams.
• Sewn at the Maiwa Studio in India.

*Handspun and 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:

• Flowing, easy fit.

Small: bust up to 38" / length 21" from shoulder seam to hem.

Medium: bust up to 40" / length 22.5" from shoulder seam to hem.

Large: bust up to 44" / length 23.5" from shoulder seam to hem.

Model: Molly is 5’ 7” bust: 38”, waist: 30”, hip: 40” wearing a size medium.

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

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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