//This is a ready-to-ship jacket made with naturally-dyed and handwoven textiles. 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 this ikat cochineal-dyed and plain indigo on a 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!
$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.
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. The sleeves are 3/4 length.
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: 27 inches
Maximum shoulder width: 27 inches
Sleeve length: 13 inches
One size available fits flexibly like US sizes S/M.
Care: hand-wash separately and line dry.
Would you like it in a different size? Let us know - we love working on custom orders! Please email mari@kakawdesigns.com
