Kaftan No.117 Three panel mini magenta kaftan and multicoloured motifs The colourful pieces are handwoven

The colourful pieces are handwoven in cotton on a backstrap loom

often by the men in the community

A video of the making of this kaftan can be seen in the ‘About’ section of the website

burgundy tones are naturally and sustainably derived from the purpura patula pansa

This is the mini version of No

Kaftan No.117 Three panel mini magenta kaftan and multicoloured motifs The colourful pieces are handwovenDecorated with burgundy motifs, this kaftan is woven from mint and white striped cotton and has a fun supermini length. The burgundy colour comes from the cochineal insect from which the natural dye carmine is derived. These insects are found on the pads of prickly pear cacti, then are brushed off and dried to create the dye. * Due to the natural dye process, No. 117 is a limited edition.