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Handwoven stripe silk mashroo pants patchworked and overdyed in shades of green and dark stormy blue. They have long, straight wide legs that shimmer beautifully down by virtue of the silky smooth material they're made up of. Elasticated waistband with drawstring closures and side slit pockets. Lightweight and airy, these pants make for a lovely spring/summer transitional piece.
Mashroo is one of the oldest and finest textiles in India. It is said to have been developed during the 14th century. Mashroo was created to conform to the tenets of Islam which forbade silk to touch the skin. Weavers developed a fabric with a silk warp and cotton weft, where the cotton lays beneath and grazes the skin, while the silk floats on top. This enabled the ruling Islamic nobility to flaunt and wear the luxurious sheen of silk without breaking religious law. Mashroo became a widely popular export to the Ottoman Empire. In Patan, Hindu merchants and traders also took a liking to this fabric and created adaptations of certain typical motifs, colours, and tie-dye.
Measurements (laying flat and indicates stretch):
Size Small: Waist 30”-40”, Hip 47”, Length 42.5”, Inseam 29”
Size Medium: Waist 32”-42”, Hip 47.5”, Length 43.5”, Inseam 30.5”
Size Large: Waist 34”-46”, Hip 50”, Length 44”, Inseam 30”
Material: 60% silk, 40% cotton.
Dry clean only.
Made in Ahmedabad, India.