Manali Shirt - Handwoven Kala Cotton - Indigo Dot & Dash

The Manali shirt is a classic button up with a shorter profile. We love this style for all its thoughtful details - accentuated buttoned cuff, traditional hem triangle at the sides, bust darts, and rounded collar. An easy to wear piece with a soft fit that you will reach for again and again.

Made with beautiful indigo dyed, handwoven kala cotton cloth. Kala cotton is indigenous to the Kachchh region of India. It is highly sustainable and organic by nature, as farmers do not need to use any pesticides or synthetic fertilizers. All it needs to thrive is one monsoon a year. The final product is a desirable cotton with a natural fleck that softens with every wash. 

Details:

• 100% kala cotton - light/medium weight.
• Handwoven.
  
• Thread dyed with natural indigo.
• Button up cuffs.
• Shell buttons.
• French seams.
• Sewn at the Maiwa Studio in India. 

*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:

• Smaller fit compared to our other button ups.

Small: bust up to 48” / length 24" from shoulder seam to hem. 

Medium: bust up to 52” / length 25" from shoulder seam to hem. 

Large: bust up to 54” / length 27" from shoulder seam to hem. 

Model: Sophena is 5’5” bust: 36", waist: 30", hip: 41" 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 garment's 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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