Reversible Yellow Floral Kantha Kimono Jacket

A reversible short kantha kimono in pale lemon yellow, printed with white and grey flowers and climbing vines.

The base is soft yellow cotton, block printed in white with fine grey outlines. Open peony-style blooms, small buds and curling leaves cover the body, sleeves and collar. Kantha running stitch is worked by hand in dark thread, in long vertical rows over the whole jacket, so the stitching becomes part of the design and gives the cotton a lot of texture. Both sides are finished, so you are really getting two jackets in one.

Fit and feel

• Open front with a relaxed collar, no closure
• Cropped at the hip, with easy sleeves
• Free size, fits a chest up to 46 inches
• Lightweight 100% cotton. This is a layering piece for warm weather, travel and cool evenings, not a winter coat
• Reverse side: [describe what the other side looks like]

How to wear it
Over a white tee and jeans, or over a navy or black dress. The pale yellow base works with white, denim, grey and olive, and it lifts a plain outfit without being loud. Pack it for travel, since it folds small. Wear one side during the week and flip it on the weekend.

Details

• Material: 100% cotton
• Print: block print, white and grey floral on pale yellow
• Colours: pale yellow, white, grey and black
• Stitch: hand kantha running stitch throughout, in dark thread
• Reversible: both sides finished and wearable
• Made in Jaipur, Rajasthan
• Each piece is made individually, so print placement differs from jacket to jacket

Care
Hand wash in cold water. Wash it separately the first time, because the dye can release. Lay flat to dry. Iron on low.