The Staple - Half

Crafted from 100% cotton fibres and natural materials, this shirt is made from azo-free dyed black handwoven cotton. A classic full-sleeved silhouette is detailed with fine Kantha lines that quietly highlight its form and construction- subtle marks of hand and process. Simple yet versatile, this trans-seasonal piece can be worn on its own or layered with ease.

Please note that this fabric is handwoven using traditional weaving techniques, so may vary in colour and texture.

Type of Button used: Mother Of Pearl Buttons

The shirt is a free-size product. It comes in two variations:

• FS - garment measurement 44 inches
• FS+ - garment measurement 52 inches
  

Source: Lafaani

Brand	Plastic free packaging
Material & Fabric	100% natural materials

Lafaani is a circular Indian fashion brand. The name of the brand has its roots in Urdu, and literally translates to 'immortality'. It was chosen because the brand makes completely handcrafted products, which immortalizes the labour and toil of the artisans that have created the beautiful pieces in 100% cotton fibres and natural materials. Their fabrics are Hand/Ambar Charkha spun, handwoven using traditional weaving techniques, naturally dyed and adorned with the age-old hand embroidery techniques.Their garments are 100% biodegradable allowing it to complete its journey. All products are ethically Made in India from seed to stitch.

Fair trade: Lafaani works closely together with the artisans that create their products. The items are made in a workshop in New Delhi that Lafaani visits almost every week. They always negotiate fair prices for every project they do together. The fabrics are sourced from small home-grown organizations working directly with weavers from Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and West Bengal. Laafani conducts frequent assessments ensure fair production and the quality of the material.

Environmentally friendly: Lafaani only uses natural materials. They use the cotton fabrics from small home-grown organizations that carry out most processes by hand. The cotton is ethically sourced, hand/ Ambar Charkha spun, handwoven on traditional hand looms and naturally dyed. By using natural dye and doing everything by hand, the CO2 emissions, and water footprint are minimized. The packaging is also completely plastic free.

Vegan: Lafaani uses so-called Mother of Pearls buttons in some products, which are made from shellfish shells.

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