FLORA CROPPED SHACKET
Crafted from 100% handspun, handwoven cotton, featuring hand block printing technique with wooden button closure.
Dry clean only
Size Medium - $529.00 AUD
©Antiek East
Flora Cropped Shacket, is inspired by Chintz. It takes its name from the Hindi word “Cheent,” meaning spotted. Originating in India in the 16th century, this distinctive fabric was traditionally crafted on cotton and brought to life through hand-block printing, staining, and glazing. It's surfaces were vivid floral and animal motifs, each pattern reflecting the imagination and skill of Indian artisans.
When Europeans encountered chintz in the 1600s, its colour, durability, and beauty captivated them. It was imported in vast quantities and widely used for curtains, upholstery, and bed covers across European homes. Over time, these household textiles were passed down and repurposed—transformed into garments by those who wore them daily.
In this quiet, unintentional way, chintz moved from interiors to wardrobes, marking one of the earliest global journeys of Indian textiles into fashion—an enduring testament to craft, adaptability, and cultural exchange.
©Antiek East
© Antiek East
Sourced from Decor Mantra
Hand-block printing represents a centuries-old "gaze" through which India has observed global trade, from the height of the Mughal Empire to the modern day. Historically, these fine patterned textiles were in such high demand that they were worn by French aristocrats and sought after from Persia to China. Even as the British East India Company worked to transform India from a textile manufacturer into a supplier of raw materials, the intricate skill of the block-printer remained a symbol of nationalist pride.
Crafted on fluid Modal silk, our drapes are printed using this very technique. The subtle variations in the motifs celebrate the humanity of the craft, serving as a "nod to architectural and artistic influence" that preceded the era of colonial monopolies. By blending this ancient stamping tradition with contemporary silhouettes, we ensure that the essence of India’s artisan heritage is lived in every piece.
Sourced from fashionrevolution.org
Khadi is a handspun and handwoven fabric that represents the resilience of an Indian textile legacy. Mahatma Gandhi famously championed Khadi as the "fabric of Indian independence," urging citizens to boycott factory-made British goods and adopt "homespun cloth" as a profound act of self-reliance and cultural defiance.
This fabric is celebrated for its unique texture, breathability, and "living" quality, with each piece bearing the individual touch of the artisan, roughly 70 percent of whom are women. Today, Khadi bridges India's proud industrial past with modern sustainable design, serving as a social equalizer that values character over appearance and ethical craftsmanship over mass production.
By promoting the use of the spinning wheel (charkha), Gandhi sought to revitalize rural employment and restore autonomy to village communities that had been decimated by the monopolistic control and "dictated prices" of the colonial era. Beyond its political weight, Khadi embodies a philosophy of slow, mindful making, where the entire process—from picking cotton by hand to spinning and weaving—serves as a return to essentials and a distinct "art de vivre"