This shirt is naturally dyed, hand-spun and hand-woven by our team in Assam and sewn in our studio in Ladakh. The yarn is naturally dyed with jack fruit bark. The silk is called eri silk and cultivated by Assamese tribal communities South West of Guwahati. It is a wild silk and the moth leaves a hole in the cocoon as it has to be empty before it can be processed. Therefore it has a structure which is rather similar to linen. No chemicals or pesticides have been used during the process. The shirt has a relaxed yet tailored fit with the typical Nehru collar. The buttons are 100% shell. The model wears size S.
100% eri silk from Assam
windproof and very robust fabric, ideal for any season
naturally dyed with jackfruit bark
farming: 45 days
spinning: 2 days
dyeing: 1 day
weaving: 2 days
finishing: 4,5 hours
woven in Assam and sewn in Ladakh
Please note: This product is entirely made by hand. Therefore, irregularities in thickness of yarn are characteristic to the craft of handspinning. The fabric and the dye will change over time - the silk is becoming softer and the dyes lighter. It is natural that the color bleeds slightly after the first few washes. Please cold wash only with mild detergent and dry in the shade. Do not soak. For more information visit: Care For information on our sizes please visit: Sizing
