HANDMADE IN BANGLADESH
We hope you love our Limited Edition collection of one-of-a-kind kimonos in many colors with various beautiful patterns. Each kimono has a different pattern inside and out, meaning it is reversible and can be worn on both sides.
The kimono is sewn from two layers of vintage cotton saris. It is hand-stitched with even visible stitches, called kantha stitches. Kantha is a special style of embroidery and a centuries-old tradition originally from Bangladesh and India. The kimono is made with global fair trade principles in mind and took more than 15 hours to wash, cut and sew by hand and machine,
When you buy a kimono, you help secure decent, meaningful, and dignified jobs for marginalized women in Bangladesh. The women work for a socially responsible company where they receive a fair wage, an annual bonus (dividend), and vocational training.
NOTE! We recommend that you air or wash your kimono before use. The fabric has only been lightly washed in Bangladesh. The kimono has also been packed and had a long transport time, so it may need airing or a wash before you can enjoy wearing it 😊
Description
- Handmade in 15+ hours
- Reversible: Different pattern inside and out
- Front length: 103 cm
- Back length: 120 cm
- Back width: 72 cm
- Front panels: 2 x 36 cm
- Sleeve length: 43 / 55 cm
- Sleeve width: 20 cm
- Shoulder: 18 cm
- Detachable belt
- Belt loop at center back
- Handmade by women in Bangladesh
Details
The kimono is made from vintage saris, which means the product has a story.
The saris were previously worn by women in Bangladesh. They have now been upcycled and given a new life. This means the items are not perfect and may have minor stains and patches.
Likewise, there will never be two products that are exactly the same because the products are handmade. We hope you will appreciate the small quirks and the story of the products as much as we do – and that you will enjoy them for many years to come.
Care
We recommend washing the kimono as little as possible to protect the product and our planet:
- Use a gentle wash cycle
- Can be ironed at medium temperature
- Do not bleach, tumble dry, or dry-clean
