Bandhni Silk Box Top

Refined Bandhni Silk Box Top for women, crafted in habutai silk hand-dyed using the traditional itajime shibori technique and dyed by hand, so color and pattern shift subtly from piece to piece. The resulting motif blooms across the fabric in indigo, moss and cream, framed by a flattering V-neckline that lends the wide-cut, boxy body a feminine drape. Dropped shoulders and box sleeves keep the silhouette relaxed, while short side slits at the hem add ease of movement, making this a standout among silk blouses for women. A rich, painterly addition to any wardrobe rooted in women's sustainable clothing, best styled loose over trousers or a flowing skirt.

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Textile Story

Our Itajime Silk Collection has been hand-crafted in the workshop of two of India's foremost Master Craftsmen; Jabbar and Abdullah Khatri in Bhuj, Gujarat.

Shibori is a 1300 year old tie and dye technique developed in Japan involving the folding and clamping or otherwise securing of fabric prior to dyeing. Itajime is one technique of shibori which uses pieces of wood clamped together around sections of folded fabric to resist the dye in particular shapes.

Each three meter section of fabric is individually folded, clamped, tied and dyed; and this repeated several times to get layers of colours. It's a time consuming and exacting technique with bold geometric results.

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.