SH-53B
SN Charkha cotton shirt (red iron oxide dye)
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 . The raw cotton used for kala cotton is the original Helbaceum variety that has not been bred, and it is characterised 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. While the amvirka , which is more productive than the single needle, is currently mainstream, 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 fine changes in the yarn lots used in the handwork, and are also one of the characteristics of the fabric.
The shirt is proposed as a Western clothing that constitutes modern ethnic clothing. The construction follows the rules of Western clothing, but the design is stripped away as much as possible, and the pattern is made based on functionality. Specifically, the sleeve cap is tucked and the bottom of the sleeve is set high to ensure movement around the arms, and the yoke on the back is tucked rather than gathered to ensure movement in the back. In addition, instead of the adhesive interlining used in normal shirts, the outer fabric is fluffed, and all the sewing threads are cotton thread No. 30, which gives it a soft finish, so it can be worn comfortably even against bare skin. The placket is made using fabric selvedge to convey the texture of hand-woven fabric, and the buttons are all hand-sewn using freshwater pearl.
*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.
*Natural pigments are fixed with natural rubber, so there is a natural unevenness. To avoid colour transfer, avoid combining with light colours and be sure to wash it separately from other items the first 1-2 times. Since it is product dyed, the colour and size of each item may vary slightly.
- 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
- Gifu, Gifu
- Dyeing
- Habikino, Osaka