MIRTH Oaxaca Dress
- Midi-length, straight-fit pullover caftan
- Low V-neckline
- Ruffle detailing at the side hems
- Includes a tie belt
- Crafted from khadi, a mid-weight, textured, hand-loomed cotton fabric
- 100% cotton; lined in 100% cotton
- Made in India
HAND LOOMED
Our hand loomed fabric is made in rural India by artisan weavers using pedals, shuttles, and manpower to weave the fabric, all without the aid of electricity.
The multi-step process is carried out by the community, from warping yarns and winding cones, to starching fabric and setting up the loom.
The weavers we work with are either entrepreneurs with looms in their homes or part of a weaving revival project or NGO.
HAND SPUN
Our khadi fabric is hand loomed using hand spun yarns. Artisan weavers use a spinning wheel to hand spin natural fibers into yarn. Then, they weave the yarn into fabric on a loom using pedals and shuttles. The whole process takes place without the aid of electricity.
“Kitties,” or bits of the environment caught in the fibers, are inherently part of the fabric and aren’t seen as defects but rather add to the character of the fabric.
This technique creates a breathable and durable fabric with a linen-like texture that will keep you cool in the summer and warm in the winter.