Heirloom Jamdani Kaftan | flecked II

Our classic kaftan: wear it from beach to bar & beyond. The ultimate in luxury lounging! This piece is semi sheer and crafted from an extraordinarily fine, soft homespun cotton. Embellished with subtle tone-on-tone extra-weft jamdani with golden zari highlights. 

• Wide-cut body with relaxed silhouette
• V-neckline with bias trim
• Full length with side slits
• Crafted from handspun & woven lightweight cotton, embellished with extensive extra-weft jamdani borders & motifs
• All orders come lovingly packed in upcycled silk bags

• One size: fits S-L comfortably
  • Length center front 50"
  • Chest 50” round
  • Hip 56” round

+/- a tolerance inherent to hand made clothing

• Fabric: 100% cotton
• Handfeel: Ultra lightweight, super soft, slightly sheer
• Care: Gentle hand wash separately in cold water. Do not soak. Gentle steam iron. Drip dry flat in the shade. 
• Origin: West Bengal, India

Textile Story

Jamdani is the best known of several extra-weft embroidery techniques practiced in India; an intriguing process - part embroidery, part weave. The highly skilled weaver adds, by hand, additional weft threads to the weave with a small bamboo stick, while the threads are on the loom & in the process of weaving.

Originating in Bengal around the 5th century & initially known as Dhakai after the city of Dhaka, this art form reached its zenith under patronage from the Mughul rulers of India in the 16th & 17th centuries. It became known as jamdani, probably originating from the Persian for “vase of flowers” due to its extensive use of floral motifs. Because of the skill & time required to create it, jamdani was worn only by the rich who could afford to invest in such a beautiful cloth.

We partner with a Bengali Weaver’s Society to craft jamdani which blends heritage designs with a contemporary aesthetic. Any variations or irregularities are to be celebrated. They are part of the design & inherent to the handcrafted production process, making this item beautifully unique.