A crisp off white button down kurta. The appliqué detail on the sleeves in red and black have been hand made by the Theyyam artists themselves. This appliqué work is a common leitmotif across most Theyyam ceremonial robes. The appliqué is an intricate combination of blood red, white and black strips off set by tiny diamonds of red and black.
THE THEYYAM PROJECT
Collectors Edition
Designed, Handcrafted, Handwoven & Tailored in Kerala
Size Chart – HOW TO MEASURE
Bust –
Measure under your arms at the fuller part of your bust. Keep tape level across your shoulder blades.
Natural Waist
Measure around your natural waistline, keeping the tape comfortably loose.
Hips
Stand with your feet together and measure around the fullest part of your hips.
XS – Chest – 32, Waist -27, Hip-38
S – Chest – 35, Waist -30, Hip- 41
M-Chest – 38, Waist -33, Hip- 44
L-Chest – 41, Waist -36, Hip-47
XL-Chest – 44, Waist -39, Hip-50
*measurements in inches
**please select the desired size
***Only the topwear is for sale. The bottom-wear is only for styling.
Country of Origin - India
ABOUT Seamstress
Seamstress is quaint boutique store which started out in Thrissur, Kerala by Vimala Viswambharan & Rasmi Poduval. The core philosophy of Seamstress is that the beauty of the garment lies in the textile & its construct - the cut, fit & finish. Hand weaving is becoming an increasingly rare and dying art form. We at Seamstress prefer to work with handwoven fabrics, reviving and recreating ancient weaves.
The People
Vimala hand-stitched her first garment at the age of 11. What at first was a hobby turned into serious work and she now has more than 30 years of experience with bes...
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