Mahout Shirt - Handspun & Handwoven Cotton - Indigo Night

A classic men's pullover shirt with a Nehru collar, 4 button placket and full length sleeves. Front pocket and side slit details complete the look.  

Made from exquisite artisan cloth; handspun, naturally dyed & handwoven by village artisans in Bengal. By dyeing the cotton threads before weaving, the warp and weft combine to create a rich colour with a unique depth and shade. This cloth celebrates the handcraft and skill of the dyers and weavers who created it.

Details:

• 100% Cotton - medium weight
• Handspun & handwoven
• Thread-dyed with Indigo & Iron
• Front pocket
• Hand carved 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:

• The style of this shirt is best worn a little bit looser
• Relaxed shoulder seams

Small: Chest up to 46” / length 29” from shoulder seam to hem. Sleeve length 26" (size 6-12)

Medium: Chest up to 48” / length 30” from shoulder seam to hem. Sleeve length 26" (size 10-16)

Large: Chest up to 52” / length 31” from shoulder seam to hem. Sleeve length 26.5" (size 14-20)

Model: Alex is 5' 8" chest: 41", waist: 32" 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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