Barrel Fit Pants - Black

Heavyweight, utilitarian, home spun cotton is given an entirely fresh look with sleek lines and a tapered leg in these Barrel Pants. Turn the cuff over for a more casual feel.

• Closes with zip, button & hook-eye for clean front. Wide elastic inside waist line provides ease
• Side seam pockets and back slit pockets
• Center front seam lines
• Slightly cropped ankle length

Crafted from handspun & woven utilitarian heavy weight cotton; it's thick & beautifully textured. Yarn-dyed using natural vegetable and mineral dyes. 

Size & Fit Details

S

• Waist 28” + ease
• Hip 40”
• Length 36”
• Front rise 12.5”
• Inseam 24.5”
• Pant bottom circumference 12.5”

M

• Waist 30” + ease
• Hip 42”
• Length 36 3/4”
• Front rise 13”
• Inseam 25”
• Pant bottom circumference 13.5”

L

• Waist 32” + ease
• Hip 44”
• Length 37.5”
• Front rise 13.5”
• Inseam 25.5”
• Pant bottom circumference 14.5”
• +/- a tolerance inherent to hand made clothing

The model is 5'9" and wears S. 

Textile Story

This hand spun & woven cotton is entirely hand made. Once the cotton balls have been gathered, they are carded to clean them of any debris. This is done using a manual or semi-mechanised machine that combs the fibre. It's a time-consuming task as the fibres are carded many times to ensure all the waste left from the cotton seeds is taken out.

The cleaned fibre is then spun into yarn on a charkha (spinning wheel) or spindle. The spinning thins out the fibres into a more standard thickness and gives length to the yarn while twisting it to give it strength. This yarn is measured and then prepared for the loom, itself a lengthy process, where it is hand woven to create the cloth.

Not only is cloth made this way environmentally friendly, it also maintains the intrinsic properties of cotton which are usually damaged during machine-processing. Its weave creates air pockets which make it cool in summer and warm in winter and its inherent strength makes it highly durable. The semi-slubbed texture adds authenticity, a richness and variety to the cloth that is not found in machine-processed fabric. 

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.