JK-31
SN Charkha Kala Cotton Jacket
Khamir is an NGO that aims to promote traditional products and techniques from the Kutch region of India to the world while supporting local artisans. For more information on the kala cotton they produce, please click here . For more information on the kala cotton they produce, please click here . The raw cotton used for kala cotton is the original Helbaceum variety that has not been bred, and it is characterized by its very low environmental impact as it does not require pesticides and requires only a small amount of water. SN stands for single needle, and is the name of a portable spinning machine for home use invented by Gandhi. Click here to see how the yarn is spun. Currently, amvirka , which is more productive than single needle, is mainstream, but the yarn is spun little by little by the women of the local villages and woven by hand. The occasional random borders are created by the change in the fine yarn lots used in the handwork, and are also one of the characteristics of this fabric.
*Because we use hand-woven fabric, there are individual differences in size and texture. Please consider the weaving habits, knots in the thread, and pilling as part of the expression. As it is weaker than machine-woven fabric, please avoid excessive strain. We are also available to answer any questions you may have about care.
*The pocket edges and back seams are cut off, so the edges of the fabric will fray slightly with each use. If this bothers you, simply cut them off with scissors. Undyed fabrics in particular tend to produce lint at first, but this will gradually subside.
*Dyed in dark colors. Please avoid mixing with light colors to avoid color transfer. To prevent color fading, use a dry-cleaning detergent and dry in the shade. Due to post-production processing, the color and size of each item may vary slightly. (Dark navy, black ink, black)
- Outer Fabric Blend Ratio
- 100% cotton
- Outer Fabric Material
- Gujarat, India
- Outer Fabric Spinning
- Gujarat, India
- Outer Fabric Weaving
- Gujarat, India (hand-woven)
- Finishing
- Higashiomi, Shiga
- Sewing
- Kyoto, Kyoto
- Dyeing
- Tokyo/Bunkyo (dark blue/black/black)