Chaya Shirt Dress - Kala Cotton - Sonnet

Part poet's smock, part everyday button-up, this long shirt is a relaxed shape can be worn as a dress or layered open over your favourite pieces. It is a garment that feels both practical and expressive—develops a lived-in beauty over time.

Made with beautiful 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. 

Kala cotton is an “old world” indigenous cotton which is adapted to low water requirements and extremely arid conditions. It is ecologically sustainable and makes the most exquisite cotton cloth. 

Details:

• 100% handwoven kala cotton
  
• Hidden temple pockets at hips
  
• Sewn at the Maiwa Studio in India
• Worn with the Copal Tank & Long Jai 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:

• Generous Fit 
• This is a one size garment 

One Size: up to 50" around the body / length 38"/ length 26" from neck to end of sleeve

Model:  Model: Sophia is 5’11” bust: 36”, waist: 28”, hip: 40”

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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