Kashmiri Crewel Duster Coat | rose / partially embroidered

This newest capsule collection of Kashmiri Crewel Coats are heirloom pieces: rooted in a long history of crewel stitch & inspired by the sculptured, symbolic & organic motifs of Matisse's last decade of work creating papier découpé. These coats are a fresh interpretation of a traditional & famed Kashmiri embroidery technique. 

• Wide-cut body with relaxed silhouette
• Closes in front with a hidden center front placket & coconut shell buttons
• Dropped shoulders, full length sleeves & raised, kimono-style collar
• Patch pockets, featuring the initials of the artisan in Kashmiri & inside hidden pocket
• Falls to below the knee
• Outer in mid weight linen & fully lined in a super soft silk-cotton blend; the coat has a perfect weight for transitional weather, or layering over a sweater in cooler weather
• The pattern is created in beautifully hand embroidered crewel stitch in wool

• One size: : fits M-L comfortably
  • Length 45"
  • Chest & hip 56”
  • Armhole 22” round & sleeve length 19"

+/- a tolerance inherent to hand made clothing

• Fabric: Outer 100% linen; lining 50% silk/50% cotton
• Handfeel: Soft & weighty with the lovely drape of linen
• Care: Treat with care by dry cleaning only. Store in a sealed plastic bag.
• Origin: Kashmir, India

Textile Story

Our master craftsmen in Srinagar have taken up to 150 hours to embroider some 250,000 stitches on this garment. Known as crewel work, this technique is a type of free-running embroidery crafted from tight, continuous lines of chain stitch made with a crewel needle.

Although crewel has been historically crafted around the world - from Mongolia to Britain - it is now most commonly associated with Kashmir. Known locally as jalakdozi, Kashmir has been famous for its exquisite crewel work since the 17th century, when it was a major cottage industry creating cloth for interiors for the European market.

Traditionally, Kashmiri crewel comprises floral motifs & patterns & is used for interiors. We've reimagined this technique, taking inspiration from some of the 20th century’s most profound artists, including Delaunay & Matisse. Our designs have been exquisitely embroidered by our Kashmiri partners.

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.