Kurta Shirt Dress
$1,240.00
As seen in Vogue, Vogue Business, and T Magazine.
This shirt dress was inspired by the traditional kurtas worn by men in India -- narrow through the chest and cut slimmer for the female silhouette. I wear it while riding tuk-tuks across Varanasi and Rishikesh.
The soft organic cotton fiber comes straight from the mountains -- pure, undyed, and unadulterated. It is the closest thing to https://angel-chang.myshopify.com/admin/productsbeing wrapped in nature all day long.
The soft hand-woven cloth is lightweight, airy and breathable. The hand-sewn French seams follow the curves of the body for a cozy feel.
Fabric knot buttons fit elegantly through hand-embroidered button-holes. The fabric selvedge runs down the front placket, to remind you it's the real handwoven stuff.
The warm color was dyed using the fiery red soil of the earth, so you feel rooted and grounded.
Pair with sandals or white sneakers for hopping around the city.
Style 01241
Non-stretch fabric.
Fits true to size, take your normal size. For a looser fit, take the next size up.
Those with broad shoulders may take the next size up.
Model is 175 cm/5'9" and is wearing a size Small.
S = size 4 (US)
M = size 6 - 8 (US)
L = size 8 - 10 (US)
Ingredients:
100% native seed cotton
We use natural off-white cotton that is grown by the village artisans using organic farming practices.
Native cotton seed can actually grow during a drought. Not to be confused with the water-thirsty GMO cotton seed invented 30 years ago that now makes up 99.4% of cotton production globally.
TIME REQUIRED TO MAKE EACH GARMENT:
Growing cotton: 4 months
Preparing cotton: 3 days
Hand-spinning: 5 days
Setting up loom: 1 weeks
Hand-weaving: 3 - 5 days
Finishing fabric: 3 days
Dyeing fabric: 2 - 14 days
Cutting fabric: 1 days
Sewing: 3 - 9 days
Washing: 2 days
TOTAL = 5 - 6 MONTHS
Seed-to-sewing in a 30-mile radius:
Hand-spun
Hand-woven
Hand-sewn
Hand-dyed
No chemicals
No fossil fuels
No electricity
No GMO
Artisans paid a living wage
Each piece was beaten with a wooden mallet to make the fabric extra soft and drapey. It will continue to get softer with each wash.
NATURAL WHITES:
Don't be afraid of wearing off-white. Since no chemicals were used, the fabric retains the natural oils of the cotton plant. Dirt and stains easily roll off when washed, just like a white poodle after a doggie bath.
1) Hand-wash cold, line dry, or
2) Machine-wash in mesh bag, line dry
DYED COLORS:
Natural dyes will fade and become more beautiful over time. It is similar to how dark blue jeans will lighten with each washing.
For a faded patina effect:
Hand-wash cold, line dry
To keep the original color:
Dry-clean only
IRONING:
Natural fibers will wrinkle. This shows that it is not blended with any synthetic fibers.
Our garments should be ironed using the highest setting (HOT) with steam.