A dramatic silhouette made in an appliquéd cotton. Features a blouson curtain-pleated sleeve and fitted corset bust. Fully lined in cotton with a hook and eye closure.
The fabric used for this garment was appliquéd by hand at Baba Issaka’s Asafo flag workshop in Swedru, Ghana. The Asafo or ‘war people’ of coastal Ghana were initially formed as competitive military organizations, called companies, that acted as middle men between Europeans and powerful African kingdoms in the colonial period. The flags they bore were an imitation of European regalia, but were adapted to reflect local wisdom and proverbial language. Most proclaim the strengths of the company they represent and ridicule the weaknesses of their opponents.
THE NAME “100% SILK” STANDS FOR OUR DEDICATION TO EXALTED TEXTILES. EACH COLLECTION IS AN INVESTIGATION INTO A SPECIAL CLOTH FASHIONED FROM TRADITIONAL TECHNIQUES SUCH AS HAND DYEING, KNITTING OR WEAVING. IN OUR TORONTO STUDIO, THESE TEXTILES ARE REIMAGINED INTO GARMENTS INSPIRED BY INDIVIDUAL STYLE.
✷ Below are the average shipping rates for one garment, your actual shipping price will be displayed at check out based on the total weight of your order. For more details please check out our shipping page here✷
Canada Pick up in-store - FREE Canada Post Express (2-4 business days) - $20 CAD Dlvvr same/next day delivery - $8-$20 CAD
USA Express Shipping (2-7 business days) - $20 USD
Europe Express Shipping (2-7 business days) - 35 EUR Tracked Parcel Mail (5-30 business days) - 15 EUR
Japan/Hong Kong/Taiwan/South Korea Express Shipping (2-7 business days) - $51 USD Tracked Parcel Mail (5-30 Business days) - $28 USD
Rest of the World Express Shipping (2-7 business days) - $60 USD Tracked Parcel Mail (5-30 Business days) - $27 USD
We will exchange or refund all non-sale clothing items if posted by trackable mail or courier within 7 days of receipt. We offer exchange or store credit on all non-sale items if posted by trackable mail or courier within 14 days of receipt.
All jewelry, objects, underpinnings, printed matter and swimwear are FINAL SALE. Sale items are final sale. Promotional sale purchases (items purchased with a discount code) are available for exchange or store credit only.
We want to make our pieces as affordable for you as possible. While Afterpay is not available in Canada, we will be happy to work with you on a layaway plan. Please e-mail hello@100percentsilkshop.com if you would like to pursue this option.
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