KAPAS - Tumpang Sari Kebaya
A modern interpretation of the heritage Kebaya. Inspired by the diversity of plants in our regenerative farms, she transitions as a top, dress and a coat effortlessly. Perfected to be worn as a jacket or closed for a contemporary look. An effortlessly flattering staple in your foundational wardrobe.
DETAILS
- A new heritage. Tailored with a fitted silhouette that follows your natural curves. Style yours formally with a Sylk Kain or casually layered over a tank and the KAPAS Wide Leg Pants.
- Individually crafted. Made of our regenerative cotton, it takes 180 days to craft. From growing, harvesting, spinning the fabric, which is then cut and sewn individually by our Ibus in Bali just for you.
- Subtle details. Adornment comes in the subtlest form of tone-on-tone embroidery of flower arrangement of our Tumpang Sari plants. Dubbed "visceral" by VOGUE, discover the world of textures in our pieces.
Model wears Size l. She is 168 cm.
STORY
KAPAS means cotton in Indonesian. Each piece in this farm-to-closet collection is grown regeneratively to heal Mother Earth. Restoring the soil's natural ability to absorb carbon from the atmosphere through our Ibus' ancestral Tumpang Sari wisdom. Taking 180 days to grow, spin, weave and stitch.
TRACEABILITY
MATERIAL | Regenerative cotton grown by indigenous women farmers
CRAFT | Manual Handloom + Embroidery
STITCHED IN | Bali, Indonesia
THREADS | Recycled Polyester
PACKAGING | Zero Waste Pouch
The fabric is very comfortable on my skin. The design is everlasting, and I feel elegantly looking instantly.
I love how this kebaya can be dressed down but also up depending on how I pair it! If I want to wear this kebaya for something more laidback, I'd pair it with a pair of shorts and it still works! But if I want to wear it for a more ceremonial or formal event, this kebaya still does wonders too! I especially love just how soft and airy the fabric feels on my skin, which feels like second skin. This piece is so precious, I'd wear it with extra care. Considering it's handmade by Ibus, I treat this piece the way I would treat an artwork – with extra care, fondness and appreciation.
Kapas Kebaya instantly becomes a favorite that I can dress up (as a kebaya) and down (as an outer). Its soft product is airy enough for tropical weather and sits perfectly on your body.
The piece I received was made by Ibu S. Aminah. Coincidentally, it is the same name as my great grandma!
This will become an heirloom in my family.
Dear Tressabel,
Thank you so much for your review! We're so happy to hear how meaningful this piece has become for you. And how lovely to hear that you have a very special connection with Ibu S. Aminah, albeit a coincidental one!
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100% Plants
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