//Now in a longer version for our taller friends and those who just feel cozier with added length. This is a ready-to-ship jacket made with a naturally-dyed and handwoven textile. To have a custom piece made for you, please email us at hello@kakawdesigns.com//
Named after Mari's mom, Aiko, who helped us with the base pattern for this Japanese-inspired jacket. We've added our touch using natural cochineal-dyed and footloom-woven textile prepared for us by our partner weavers at Lake Atitlán. The result is a cozy medium heavy-weight cotton jacket that is great on its own and layered. Possibly the best part - generous pockets as well as an inner smaller pocket for keeping valuables close!
Sewing is all done by Betty. We have been working together to expand his offerings and improve construction details. After a few tweaks, we're so excited to share this jacket with you! We think it's pretty great, and we hope you do, too.
$10 donated per jacket sale to Friendship Bridge, chosen by Aiko, since she was so kind to share this pattern with us. The organization works to create opportunities for rural indigenous women in Guatemala through microlending.
The pattern does not have defined shoulder lines, allowing for a versatile fit for body shapes small to large. Close it with a pin if you'd like, or just leave it open for a haori-like wear.
Including a mending kit with each jacket, in-line with this piece's Japanese influence! With a few different textile squares (including the same textile as the jacket) and naturally-dyed cotton threads, we hope for these jackets to be loved and used for years to come, as well as mended if needed in the future. When done with care and love, we believe that mending makes garments increasingly beautiful.
Measurements:
Length: 35 inches
Maximum shoulder width: 27 inches
Sleeve length: 14 inches
One size available, fits flexibly like US sizes M/L.
Care: hand-wash separately and line dry inside out. After a few washes, it can go in the washing machine, gentle cycle. Always line dry or lay flat, best in indirect light..
Would you like it in a different size? Let us know - we love working on custom orders! Please email hello@kakawdesigns.com
