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Dear Friend

Aarti Reversible Top/Vest, rust *botanical dye

Aarti Reversible Top/Vest, rust *botanical dye

$56.00 USD
$56.00 USD
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Our own, Dear Friend, boxy top that can be worn 3 ways. Rock this top as a v-neck button up, reversed for high neck in front with button details at back, or open as a casual vest. Because variety is the spice of life!

Thoughtfully designed by Bibi, in Austin, Texas. Ethically handcrafted by our amazing Fair Trade partners in Kathmandu, Nepal. 

Product Details

100% handlomed cotton

100% plant dye

Natural coconut shell buttons

Designed to be worn loose and comfy. We suggest sizing down if you'd like a slimmer fit.

Breast feeding friendly

3 ways to wear:

  • V-neck
  • High neck
  • Open waistcoat

Cropped length (we love pairing this with our high waisted Padmasana Skirt/Dress or Rabina Trousers)

Named after the amazing Aarti (seen in photo here), who was our first point of communication when we began working with the women in Nepal. She is a communicator, organizer, traveler, joke-teller extraordinaire, & we feel so lucky to have her on our WhatsApp speed dial ♥️

The women of our incredible partner collective in Nepal handloom the cotton, then color that fabric with gentle dyes, and finally hand make each piece. This hand loomed cotton just gets softer and comfier with wear.

Each piece will be slightly different & unique due to the special nature of the handmade process.

Thank you for supporting ethical & sustainable fashion!

Care for Handmade Clothes

Handloomed Fabric

  • Gentle wash in cold water
  • Wash dark colors separately
  • Hang dry out of direct sunlight
  • Handle with ♥️

Handknit Cotton 

  • Hand wash in cold water
  • Wash dark colors separately
  • Lay flat to dry, out of direct sunlight
  • Handle with ♥️

Hand-Dyed Clothes

As with all hand-dyed products, some color variation within and between items is normal, and part of their beauty.

Hand-dyed products may bleed slightly when wet, so please follow cleaning instructions carefully.

Bleach should never be used on these garments as it can cause damage and even yellowing.

Care for Plant Dyed Clothes

Special Care for Plant Dyed Clothes

Some things can cause what looks like a stain on plant-dyed clothing, but it's actually a chemical reaction usually reversed with water!

Follow these steps if you notice spots from...

Citrus, Vinegar, Wine, Tea, Coffee & Other Highly Acidic Foods
  1. soak the entire garment in cold water for at least 1 hour (best overninght).
  2. wash according to care label instructions.
  3. repeat if necessary.
Alkaline Deodorants with Baking Soda
  1. dilute ph neutral detergent in warn water & soak garment for at least 1 hour (preferably overnight).
  2. gently rub stains if needed.
  3. repeat if necessary
Cooking Oil, Beauty Oil, Grease
  1. sprinkle baking powder on stain
  2. let siit 30 mins
  3. soak in warm water, then wash according to care label
  4. repeat if necessary

How to Wash Plant Dyed Clothing

Hand wash in cold color with soft, PH neutral soap (some examples are ECOS, 7th Generation, Eucalan, & Woolite)

  • If washing on the hand wash cycle of a machine, washing in a garment bag will help avoid snags
  • Wash dark colors separately
  • The colors of plant based dye will mellow over time, adding a whole new dimension to your wardrobe
  • Do not bleach
  • Hang or lay dry out of direct sunlight
  • Handle with ♥️
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