'ANAAR’ AJRAKH KANTHA JACKET

A concealed-zip jacket crafted in organic cotton, lined with smooth silk and finished with welt pockets. The jacket features ajrakh block printing in natural dyes, and kantha embroidery after that as a finishig touch.     CRAFT-  1.  Kantha is a centuries-old quilted embroidery that originated in Bangladesh. It is executed on layers of vintage sarees that are stitched together with hand-done running stitches.  2. Ajrakh block printing , practiced in Ajrakhpur, is a centuries-old art form from Gujarat, India, that involves intricate geometric and floral designs hand-stamped onto fabric using natural dyes.  Tamarind seed powder is mixed with alum and then boiled for one hour to produce a printing paste for the red areas of the design.     DETAILS- - Spread collar - YKK® zip   - Concealed closure - Two welt pockets - One-button barrel cuff - Locker loop - Hand-done Kantha (Boro/sashiko) - Stitched with highest-quality Gütermann® threads         Pomegranate red 100% Cotton HANDMADE IN BENGAL, INDIA    Model is 6ft and wears size L.