aira jacket dress - kala cotton rabari and applique
Aira Jacket Dress Kala Cotton — Rabari Appliqué
Some garments follow structure. Others move with you.
The Aira Jacket Dress was designed as a piece that adapts — wear it as a dress, or leave it open as a light jacket. The belt allows you to shape the silhouette depending on the day: fitted, relaxed, or somewhere in between.
At the heart of Aira is the textile — and the hands that worked on it.
The fabric is handwoven in Kala cotton, naturally dyed to a tone that feels warm and grounded. Kala cotton is an indigenous cotton grown in the dry landscapes of Kutch, requiring very little water.
The appliqué comes from the Rabari community.
The Rabari have been moving across the landscapes of Gujarat for generations, and alongside their embroidery, appliqué has always been part of how they work — fabric placed onto fabric, shaped and stitched by hand. Colours chosen with an instinct that is hard to explain and impossible to replicate.
Here, those pieces of fabric find a new surface. Layered across the cloth with care, they bring texture and a certain warmth — like something quietly blooming.
The Aira Jacket Dress is part of our Bloom collection, where materials, craft traditions, and design come together slowly — much like the natural world that inspires them.
Details
- Handwoven Kala Cotton
- Naturally dyed
- Rabari hand appliqué work
- Relaxed jacket dress silhouette
- Can be worn as a dress or open jacket
- Belt included for adjustable shape
- Made by Reyaan community in Kutch, India
How to wear Tie it as a dress. Wear it open as a jacket. Layer it through the seasons.
Natural Variations Because this piece is handmade and naturally dyed, variations in colour and appliqué placement may occur. These are natural characteristics of handcrafted textiles — and part of what makes each piece yours.
Simple, versatile, and made with 100% humanity
Material
Handwoven in a Kala (organic) cotton by Reyaan community in Kutch, India. Kala cotton is an indigenous cotton that grows naturally in dry regions and requires minimal water, making it a resilient and sustainable fiber.
Size
The Aira Jacket Dress is designed as a relaxed, free-flowing silhouette and comes in one size.
Length - 47" , 120cm
Chest - 49-50", 127cm
Sleeve length - 23" , 58cm
fits upto size EU48/UK20/US18
Care
Hand wash gently using mild detergent and lukewarm water if needed.
Lay flat to dry and store folded.
Each Aira Jacket Dress is made using handwoven fabric. Small variations in texture, weave, or color may appear in the textile.
These are not flaws, but natural characteristics of handmade fabrics and part of what makes each piece unique.
This fabric carries the rhythm of a family loom in Kutch through our Reyaan community.
It is woven by Manji Bhai, who has spent more than 30 years at the loom. In his home, weaving is part of everyday life - the steady movement of the shuttle and the quiet rhythm of the loom shaping fabric thread by thread.
For this textile, Kala cotton is used - an indigenous cotton grown in the dry landscapes of western India. Resilient and naturally adapted to the region, it has been part of local textile traditions for generations.
Once the yarn is set on the loom, the fabric begins to take form. As Manji Bhai works, the motifs slowly appear directly in the cloth - not printed or embroidered later, but woven into the textile itself.
A fabric shaped by landscape, craft, and the quiet patience of the hands that make it.
Your Impact with Every Piece
Wear something that carries warmth — in more ways than one.
Behind every piece is time, landscape, and many hands.
| What Lives Inside This Fabric | Why It Matters |
|---|---|
| Kala cotton | An indigenous cotton grown in the dry landscapes of western India - naturally resilient and adapted to the region. |
| 100% natural fibres | No synthetic materials and no microplastics - breathable, durable, and biodegradable. |
| ~18–20 hours of skilled work | From yarn preparation to weaving and stitching, many hours of human craftsmanship go into every piece. |
| Family weaving traditions | The fabric is woven by Manji Bhai in Kutch, a weaver with more than 30 years of experience at the loom. |
| Motifs woven on the loom | The patterns appear directly during weaving - not printed or embroidered later. |
| ~15 skilled hands involved | From yarn preparation and dyeing to weaving and stitching, multiple artisans contribute to bringing this fabric to life. |
| Designed for versatility | Pieces made from this fabric are designed to be worn across seasons and styled in different ways. |
Not just clothing.
Made with 100% Humanity.
We ship worldwide*
Every piece is made in small batches and mindfully handmade by skilled artisans.
Ready to be shipped. (unless mentioned in the description above.) Once the product is shipped, we cannot cancel or make any changes in the order.
We ship worldwide using different carrier partners:
|
Country/ Region |
Carrier Partner |
Delivery timeline |
|
US, CA, AU, CH, UK |
DHL, Express I UPS I PostNL |
3-7 days I 2-4 weeks |
|
EU |
DHL Express I UPSI DPD |
3-7 days |
|
Norway, Russia, Ukraine, Greece |
PostNL |
3-4 weeks |
*Price is not inclusive of the customs duty and government taxes. It is the responsibility of the customer.
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embroidered and applique craft by rabari sisters in Varnora, India
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