Oversized muslin V-neck top

Product Description

A top that can be worn comfortably even in hot weather.
The loose sleeves and bodice allow a refreshing breeze to pass through.
Great for protection from the summer sun.

Muslin is a very fine cotton cloth that has been woven in Bengal since ancient times and has fascinated people all over the world. The Dhaka region of present-day Bangladesh has been known as the main production area. However, the original species of the staple fiber (although I have explained that it was a long fiber, it turns out that it was a short fiber) that is essential for muslin has almost become extinct (only remains in museums), the coastal areas where it grew have been lost due to years of erosion, and the majority of weavers today have never woven very fine cotton, so it is said to be quite difficult to restore it to the same specifications as it was back then (although experimental reproductions have been carried out).
Meanwhile, in the Indian state of West Bengal, there is a growing movement to promote hand-woven cotton of 100 count or more, calling it modern muslin, and there are still a few weavers attempting to weave extremely fine cotton threads of 500 count.

Muslin D was developed in the midst of this trend, and is made of unbiased 300-count* warp and weft yarns. This thin Khadi cotton is woven with a fine thread count. It is soft to the touch, slightly transparent, and has a particularly delicate feel even among fine Khadi cottons.

In much of the Indian domestic market, Khadi may refer to fabric with only the weft thread hand-spun, or fabric woven on a power loom known as a village mill, but CALICO's Khadi is in principle "hand-spun warp and weft threads (both warp and weft threads are hand-spun)".

* Count refers to the number of hanks (bundles of yarn) that can be obtained from 1 kg. 1 hank yields approximately 1000 m of yarn. The higher the number, the thinner the yarn, and the lower the number, the thicker the yarn.

Size 
Width: approx. 68cm, Sleeve length: approx. 63cm, Length: approx. 73cm

*Size and color may differ from the actual product.
*See size guide here .

Materials 
Cotton Cotton

Region of production
West Bengal

System of design
In collaboration with CALICO

Spinning
Weft thread Hand spinning with amber charka | Hand spun warp thread by amber charka Mill spinning | Machine spinning

Weaving
Plain weaving by hand

Dye
Undyed-Breached

Before you purchase

* This product is also sold in stores, so it may be sold out at the time of your order. If the product is out of stock after you place your order, we will contact you.

* Hand-spun yarn is mainly produced by village women using a modern and highly efficient spinning wheel called an amvirtualka. If the yarn breaks, it will have knots as it has to be spun by hand.

* Most hand-woven and hand-spun fabrics are made in village huts, and depending on the environment, threads and grass may be mixed in. There may also be uneven areas, twists, smudges caused by skipped threads, and unavoidable stains. Please understand that these are characteristics of Indian fabrics before purchasing.

* Depending on the material, friction when worn may cause shrinkage or pilling. Please avoid excessive friction or pressure as it may cause damage to the fabric.

* We recommend washing at home in cold water with a mild detergent and drying in the shade. If using a washing machine, use a laundry net.