IMPERFECT COTTON Cape Plum Spice JULAHAS+

PLUS SIZE CAPE. Shipped in one week. Worldwide Shipping.

If you believe in a zero-waste philosophy, have an appreciation for handmade, and wouldn’t mind wearing pieces that are a bit flawed (because aren’t we all?), our IMPERFECTS are for you.

A running thread, a stripe that overlaps another, a stain, a stitch less — to celebrate the uniqueness of these pieces and the people who handcraft them with passion, we are offering these handmade imperfects at markdown prices.

Our Imperfects are still the same in quality as our regular priced Cape and won’t wear out sooner. However, what makes these Capes different is that they have highly noticeable irregularities, such as patches with an incorrect weave or a colour difference when compared to the original design.

With armholes placed 54cm (or 21") apart, this PLUS sized Cotton Cape fits from sizes L-XXXL.

Can I/others around me see the inconsistencies?

Yes, most of these inconsistencies are easily visible as they could be in the front of your Cape or larger in size than what we typically consider a ‘regular irregularity’. A long stripe running down the front, for example, or a block of extra overlapping yarns will be visible but your Cape will still be good for many seasons and years of wear.

Why should I buy these?

If you believe in a zero-waste philosophy, have an appreciation for handcrafted pieces and wouldn’t mind wearing pieces that are a bit flawed (because aren’t we all?), our imperfects are for you.

What if they get worn out sooner?

No, our imperfects are still the same in quality as our regular priced Cape and won’t wear out sooner. What makes these Capes different is that they have highly noticeable irregularities, such as patches with an incorrect weave or a colour difference when compared to the original design.

Why don’t you sell them as regular pieces if the inconsistencies are so small/not visible?

Technically, we could. But as a brand we are transparent about our processes and pieces.

Can you show me the exact inconsistencies in the piece I order?

No, we cannot individually send you photos as that’s logistically not possible. However, every product description includes some general pictures that will give you an overall idea.

• One size (fits from EU 48-56/US 18-26)
• Cape Dimensions: 115cm x 170cm.
• Material: 100% cotton.
• Machine wash normal cycle (30 degrees) only if needed. Do not Tumble Dry. Lay flat to dry, iron on cotton setting and store folded in the environmentally safe dust bag that is provided. Use your bag as a shopper when you're wearing the Cape. Dry clean friendly too.
• Worldwide shipping.
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For one purchase you make, we plant one tree in your name. We send you an e-Tree Certificate with a code which links to a location marker showing where the tree was planted, so that you can trace your tree!

With our One for One model, in partnership with social enterprise Grow-Trees, we address community, women and nature. Tree planting generates employment for the village women, regulates the climate while improving the soil quality, which benefits farming communities.

By shopping with us, you have already made an impact and chosen a mindfully made product.

Our Commitment: We want to empower our artisans and be transparent with you, while offering you a versatile garment that is also handmade with respect. Your cape is handcrafted by our partner artisans at FiveP in South India. With 40+ artisans (mostly women) who work out of their 12-acre loom studio that has a Green Building Certification, they share our values of preserving ancient crafting traditions while offering a fair and steady livelihood to artisan communities.

By ensuring them of a steady income, fair trade and job satisfaction not far from home, we are ensuring that you get a product that is made out of love and dignity.

Thank you for being a part of our journey in responsible fashion.

Bron: JULAHAS

Julahas maakt heeft een collectie van mooie, eerlijke producten die zij samen met Indiase ambachtslieden maken.

Eerlijk geproduceerd: de items worden handgemaakt in India, door ambachtslieden die werken via een NGO, via een FairTrade organisatie, of die onafhankelijk zijn. Julahas bezoekt deze partners 3-4 keer per jaar. Voordat ze aan het werk gingen, heeft Julahas de tijd genomen om het productieproces van de ambachtslieden goed te begrijpen. Ze vinden het bij een samenwerking erg belangrijk dat de waarden op het gebied van inclusiviteit, waardigheid en diversiteit gedeeld worden.

Milieuvriendelijk: Julahas werkt met wol en katoen. Deze worden op verantwoorde wijze ingekocht bij lokale, door de overheid goedgekeurde gemeenschappen in de regio's waar zij produceren. Sommige van deze kleine leveranciers zijn biologisch gecertificeerd of werken in relatie met de boerengemeenschappen zodat de hele productieketen met elkaar verbonden is. Zo kunnen boer en wever ook van elkaar profiteren.

Goed doel: het merk plant een boom voor elke aankoop die gedaan wordt. 

Steunt de lokale bevolking: Julahas werkt met oude ambachten en gemeenschappen die anders zouden verdwijnen. India heeft 7 miljoen ambachtslieden, maar velen van hen worden bedreigd door industrialisatie. Gemeenschappen vallen uiteen omdat familieleden niet meer aan handweefgetouwen willen werken. Dus door eerlijk en regelmatig werk aan te bieden, behouden ze niet alleen het ambacht, maar laten ze ook zien dat het mogelijk is om een goed inkomen te verdienen terwijl je bij je familie blijft.