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NEW! Vintage Stories Kantha Shawl Collar Jacket No.2

€169
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Julahas is based in the Netherlands. At €169, it's pricier than most of the 742 women's cotton jackets on Ethical Clothing (typically €89–€170, from 45 brands). Julahas is an Amsterdam-based fashion label founded by Kanak, dedicated to preserving traditional Indian craftsmanship through sustainable practices. See all Women's Cotton Jackets →

Product details

ONE SIZE.Shipped in 1 week. Embrace the colour and craft of India with this unique reversible Vintage Stories open front shawl collar jackt. This one-of-a-kind garment uses colourful vintage sarees that are layered together using a running 'kantha' stitching technique adding a guaranteed pop of colour to any outfit. Style it over jeans and a shirt with a dress or over a sweater as an extra layer of warmth. Because each piece is reversible it's like getting two jackets in one! Plus we've added pockets on both sides. Our one-size jacket features a shawl lapel and can be worn both ways. Created by our partner artisans from Jaipur Rajasthan each piece is unique. Women from rural communities gather together and layer colourful vintage saree reinforcing them with a running kantha stitch. This fabric is living its third life in the form of a jacket having previously been used as sarees or blankets.
Design Details
Crafted from vintage sarees our Stories Jacket is reversible unisex free size and is one-of-its-kind.
Size + Material

One Size reversible with pockets on both sides.

Length 30"/76

Shoulder 54"/137cm

Neck to elbow 23")59cm

Pit to pit 47"/120cm

Armhole depth 10"/26cm

Reversible with 4 pockets (two at both sides)

Material: Vintage Saree (recycled cotton) with cotton kantha embroidery.

Dry clean or handwash gently in cold water as there might be mild bleeding from the cotton backing. Do not dry in direct sunlight.
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One for One
For every purchase you make we plant a tree in your name. We send you a digital e-Tree Certificate with a link to a location marker showing where the tree was planted.
With our One for One model in partnership with social enterprise Grow-Trees we address community women and nature. Tree planting generates employment for the village women regulates the climate while improving the soil quality which benefits farming communities.
Your impact
By assuring our artisan partners a steady income fair trade and job satisfaction not far from home we ensure you get a product made with love and dignity.

Material
Cotton
Shop for
Women
Brand based in
Netherlands
Sizes
Default Title
Colour
Multicolour