Top Pohar III

pohar (Assamese) - light

This top is part of our Pohar Collection, which are available in three different colors: burgundy stripes (naturally dyed with lac), yellow (naturally dyed with turmeric) and natural cream (undyed). The top is hand-spun and hand-woven by our team in Assam and sewn in a small studio in South Delhi. The silk is called eri silk and cultivated by Assamese tribal communities South West of Guwahati. It is a wild silk and the moth leaves a hole in the cocoon as it has to be empty before it can be processed. Therefore it has a structure which is rather similar to linen. No chemicals or pesticides have been used during the process. The top is delicately made with an reconstructed darts resulting in a T shape. It also has a slit on both sides of the seam which makes it comfortable to take on and off. At the neck it has a beautiful slit. The model is a size M. 

• 100% eri silk from Assam
• windproof and very robust fabric, ideal for any season
• natural dyes with turmeric
• farming: 45 days 
• spinning: 2 days
• dyeing: 1 day
• weaving: 2 days 
• finishing: 4 hours 
• woven in Assam and sewn in Ladakh

Please note: This product is made entirely made by hand. Therefore, irregularities in thickness of yarn are characteristic to the craft of handspinning. The fabric and the dye will change over time - the silk is becoming softer and the dyes lighter.  Please cold wash only with mild detergent and dry in the shade. Do not soak. For information on washing visit: Care
For information on our sizes please visit: Sizing

photography by: Antje Kröger
art work by: Anija Seedler