INDIGO ROYALTY BLAZER
Crafted from 100% handspun & handwoven Khadi cotton, with hand block printed modal silk lining.
Dry clean only
Size Medium - $689.00 AUD
Photographed by Gemma Thomas
A silhouette shaped by history, layered with meaning.
The Indigo Royalty Blazer draws from colonial-era India, when clothing embodied both quiet resistance and cultivated elegance. While inspired by the tradition of multilayered dress, this piece reinterprets the idea through a single, unified form, expressed in three nuanced shades of natural Indigo — dark, medium, and light.
Crafted from 100% handspun and handwoven mid-weight Khadi cotton, the blazer stands as a tribute to heritage and self-reliance. Naturally dyed and meticulously tailored, the design reflects the essence of three layers within one, creating depth, structure, and a commanding yet understated presence. Subtle shifts in tone and texture reveal themselves with movement, lending the piece a quiet sophistication.
Timeless yet distinctive, the Indigo Royalty Blazer honours craftsmanship, history, and the enduring beauty of slow, conscious dressing.
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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.
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Photographed by Suleiman Thomas
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Indigo holds a profound place in India’s textile and cultural history. Known as nila in Sanskrit, India was one of the world’s earliest and most significant producers of natural indigo, exporting the dye as early as the Indus Valley Civilisation (c. 2500 BCE)
For centuries, Indian indigo coloured textiles traded across Asia, the Middle East, and Europe, where it was prized for its deep, lasting blue.
During the colonial period, indigo cultivation took a darker turn. Under British rule, Indian farmers were forced to grow indigo instead of food crops, leading to exploitation and hardship, most notably the Indigo Revolt of 1859, a powerful early act of resistance against colonial oppression. Post-independence, natural indigo gradually declined with the rise of synthetic dyes, but today it is being consciously revived by artisans and designers committed to slow, sustainable practices.
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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"