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The Product Journey of Quin blouse and Noa skirt
Silk
China
Silk is one of the most luxurious and high-end textile fibers in the world. It's entirely natural and a biodegradable fiber that imposes relatively low environmental impact. The silk we use is sourced from an Indian supplier, which has over 35 years of experience with the sourcing luxurious and the most high quality silks.
Silk originates from the cocoons of the silkworm (Bombyx mori).
Weaving
China
These silk threads are then spun into yarn, which will be used to weave the fabric. Weaving silk requires skill and precision due to the delicate nature of the material.
Dyeing
Mumbai, India
Our partner Akané studio has dyed the silk 100% naturally by hand. Akané studio is a dyeing house, exclusively working with natural dyes. The studio is located in Mumbai, India and run by the sisters; Janhavi and Juhi. Read more about Akané studio on the partner page.
Our silk is dyed with the petels of Marigold flowers. They collected the flowers from temples and the local flower market, they separate the petals from the flower and create a beautiful and lively print on the silk fabric. Plant dyeing is quite a challenge. Everything has influence on the colour - the temperature, light, humidity, and the ingredients themselves. Have any travel plans? The Akané sisters also offer workshops.
Manufacturing
Mumbai, India
After the fabrics are dyed and dried, the blouses and skirts are sewn in Akané's atelier. They handle everything in-house, eliminating the need for the fabrics to travel again. Stay tuned for some more video's from the cutting and sewing as they are still working on it!
They also craft matching scrunchies from leftover materials, ensuring that no fabric - and all the love and labor invested in it - goes to waste.
This production is done in very limited quantities of only 10 sets.
Ready to order
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Once the Quin blouse and Noa skirt are finished and inspected, they are shipped to the Netherlands. Founders Froukje and Fleur personally check all the garments, organize a photoshoot, write detailed descriptions, and publish them online. After you place your order, each piece is inspected once more, carefully packaged, and then sent to you.
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