Karu Research is a New Delhi-based label that utilises age-old Indian techniques, blending the country's rich history and cultural heritage into its modern, functional menswear collections. Take this shirt; created by local artisans, it’s cut from mashru silk, a lightweight handwoven textile, and printed with Ajrakh patterns. These emblems are based on a traditional form of block-printing popular in the Kutch District and are considered a symbol of pride and a gesture of hospitality.
- Karu Research silk shirt
- 100% silk
- Exposed button fastenings at front
- Camp collar
- Relaxed fit, dropped shoulders, long sleeves, buttoned cuffs, patch pocket at chest, handloomed, hand-block printed pattern, naturally dyed
- Dry clean only
- Size medium: length 26in / 66cm, chest 46in / 117cm
- Model is 6ft 2in/1.88m and wears a size medium
- Lightweight, non-stretch