OP-09DC

100% hemp thread is used for the warp and weft. The thread is finer than regular hemp fabric, giving it a denser weave and a finer appearance. Hemp is a strong fibre, but it gradually becomes more comfortable against the skin over time, and you can enjoy the change in texture from hemp to cotton-like. The cool feel that is characteristic of hemp persists even after repeated washing, making it comfortable to wear even in the middle of summer. For more information on the history of hemp cloth, see the article by Shinichiro Yoshida, Director of the Modern Linen Research Institute , and for more information on the differences between hemp, ramie, and flax, see Boeken's article . The lining and edges are made of khadi, hand-spun and hand-woven for both warp and weft in West Bengal, India. For more about the hand-spinning process, see the blog of our supplier CALICO, linked above for the outer fabric's spinning. The unevenness that comes from hand-spinning and hand-weaving the relatively short-fibre desi cotton gives it a texture like a second skin, and it is beautiful when held up to the light. The borders that appear here and there at random arise from small variations between hand-spun yarn lots, and are part of its character too. A reversible dress with dolman sleeves. With no seam at the sleeve, the pattern follows the wearer's silhouette, keeping the look simple and the line clean. A long tie at the front placket can be adjusted for different ways of wearing. Long slits at the sides allow easy movement despite the length. There is a pocket on the outer side.