Cat's Meow Short Sleeved Shirt - Embroidery
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The cat’s out of the bag and it’s fabulous! This playful print brings a lively, whimsical energy to a relaxed short-sleeved silhouette.
Grade: Great to Go!
- Textile design by artist: Joanne Kalute
- 100% cotton kitenge, 100% woven and printed in Kenya
- Color Notes: Red, Blue, Black and White
- Machine wash cold with like colors
- Short sleeves with cuff
- Front chest pocket
- Oversized fit; for a more fitted look, take the next size down
- Airy fit, cut to be worn loose and stand away from the body
- Light-weight, non-stretchy fabric
- Model info: Elizabeth is 5' 9" and wears an XS
These textiles are a part of our 100% Made in Kenya collection and were printed in Kenya on Kenyan grown cotton. The print was designed by Jo Kalute, a Kenyan-born creative currently living in Sydney, Australia. Her work is inspired by her African heritage and seaside living. Her patterns are bold, energetic and contemporary.
Great to go!
This dress is in excellent condition, either it's brand new, or it's been verrry gently worn, but not visibly.
Looks good!
This dress is in good condition, it may have some visible wear including fading, stretching and it's extra soft.
Lots of love!
This dress has gotten lots of love! It will have noticeable wear and tear, and we'll be sure to indicate in the photos what and where.
Meet our production partner, SOKO Kenya! Based in Kikambala on the Kenyan coast, they are an ethical manufacturer that truly embraces a fair, kind and transparent work culture. In addition to paying above living wages, SOKO provides employees with paid leave and stipends for family emergencies, free pre-primary childcare for all employees with children from ages 2-4, daily mid-morning tea and midday lunch, and clear, outlined processes for job advancement. These values extend to the workspace itself, which is open, airy and bright. It’s truly a privilege to work with the SOKO team, and we invite you to learn more about the stitching process here!
We work with an incredible network of fabric vendors in Dar es Salaam and Nairobi to source textiles. Over the years and many hundreds of prints, we've learned a lot about how to select fabrics. We truly have these women to thank for sharing their knowledge and trust, and in doing so, creating such a mutually supportive experience. Learn more about our process and our vendors here!