Jungalee Organic Cotton Jaipur Kaftan

A study in volume, drape, and comfort. The Jaipur Kaftan is cut in an expansive silhouette inspired by the enduring practicality and elegance of Central Asian garments. Double layered and richly detailed with piping, sculptural paneling, and integrated pockets, it offers a sense of ease that feels both luxurious and lived-in. Corded piping traces the panelled seams through the body and sides, creating a subtle contrast that quietly articulates the garment's construction.

 

• Double-layered construction, with lining and detailing in a subtly contrasting mini-check cotton
• Oversized, flowing silhouette 
• Full-length dolman sleeves
• Midi length
• Corded piping follows the panelled seams throughout the body and sides
• Large integrated pockets
• Crafted from very light, handwoven organic cotton. We’ve hand block printed the cloth in our own-design leaf print using the traditional technique of discharge printing, which uses natural resins and steaming to create these soft-edged patterns.
• Crafted from very light, handwoven organic cotton. We’ve hand block printed the cloth in our own-design leaf print using the traditional technique of discharge printing, which uses natural resins and steaming to create these soft-edged patterns.
• All orders come lovingly packed in upcycled silk bags

• One size: fits S-XL comfortably
  • Length 49”
  • Chest 66” round
  • Hip 67” round
  • Sleeve length 21” and cuff 14” round

+/- a tolerance inherent to hand made clothing

• Fabric: 100% cotton
• Handfeel: Soft & very light
• Care: Gentle hand wash in cold water & mild detergent. Don't soak. Drip dry in the shade. Gentle steam iron.
• Origin: Bangalore, India

 

 

Jungalee, our in-house design, reimagines the traditional floral block print tradition. Taking its name from the Hindi word for "of the jungle," the motif departs from the ordered delicacy of classical florals, unfolding instead into untamed foliage and wild leaf forms. Familiar botanical references are rendered looser, bolder, and more expressive, bringing a contemporary sensibility to the enduring craft of hand block printing.

 

Printed on organic cotton and handwoven linen, the collection explores two distinct block-printing traditions: direct pigment printing and discharge printing. In the latter, a pigmented resin is block printed onto the cloth and transformed through overnight steaming, yielding softly diffused forms and blurred edges that lend the surface a painterly quality.

 

Produced in partnership with a fair-trade block printing workshop in Bangalore, the collection brings together original design, hand craftsmanship, and an ease of wear suited to contemporary life. Relaxed silhouettes, generous proportions, and sculptural design elements create garments that move comfortably between everyday use and more considered occasions.

 

Rooted in traditional techniques yet unmistakably modern in expression, Jungalee reflects our ongoing interest in the dialogue between heritage craft and contemporary design.

 

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. Proudly made in India.