Longline cotton tunic in slate grey, its surface traced with fine white kantha-style running stitches that read like soft pinstripes. The stitch is a Bengali tradition of patience and resourcefulness, worn here as balance and ease. Pull it on with leggings for errands, over jeans on a slower day, or through a yoga session and back into the world.
Details
- Design: Relaxed, longline cotton tunic in slate grey with fine white kantha-style running stitches. Split V-neckline, three-quarter sleeves, white piping at neckline and hems, vented side slits, curved high-low hem
- Size: S Chest 40″ / Hips 42″; M Chest 42″ / Hips 44″; L Chest 44″ / Hips 46″; XL Chest 46″ / Hips 48″. Flat garment measurements; add 4–6 inches to your body measurements for the intended fit
- Material: 100% cotton
- Care: Machine wash cold on a gentle cycle, tumble dry low, iron on medium heat, do not bleach
- Note: Handmade, so small variations in stitching and sizing are natural and part of each piece
- Origin: Made in India
Meaning & Intention
Kantha is a running-stitch tradition from Bengal, where women layered worn cotton saris and stitched them together, row upon row, to give the cloth another life. What began as mending grew into a form of art, each line a record of patience rather than waste.
This tunic borrows that spirit, tracing the same even rows across grey cotton. The repetition has a steadying quality, not unlike counting mala beads or breath — small, deliberate motions that add up to something whole.
Worn day to day, it draws forward a tradition built on resourcefulness and attention, a sense that comfort and meaning need not come from anything elaborate.
Essence & Elements
Intention: Balance, comfort, ease
Ideal for: Everyday wear, layering, travel, yoga studio to street
Suggested mantra: Ease in every stitch
Questions & Guidance
How do I choose a size?
Compare your own chest and hip measurements to the flat sizes listed, then add four to six inches for the intended relaxed fit. If you are between sizes, the smaller will sit closer to the body.
What pairs well with this tunic?
Leggings or slim pants keep it simple for daytime wear. Worn over jeans, it reads more relaxed. A light scarf or long cardigan works when the weather turns cool.
Is it suitable for yoga or movement?
Yes. The loose cut, breathable cotton, and vented side slits allow easy movement from the mat to the rest of the day.
