{"product_id":"handwoven-batik-print-khadi-kaftan-coffee-brown","title":"Handwoven Batik Print Khadi Kaftan | Coffee Brown","description":"\u003cp\u003eCrafted with patience and purpose, our \u003cstrong\u003eHandwoven Batik Print Khadi Kaftan Kurta\u003c\/strong\u003e is a celebration of two living traditions brought together in one garment. The base fabric is authentic Khadi cotton, hand-spun and handwoven in the timeless Swadeshi spirit. On it, the ancient art of Batik print brings life through wax, colour, and craft, resulting in a piece that carries centuries of textile wisdom in every motif.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kaftan silhouette is generous and unhurried, with wide kimono-style sleeves that fall at the elbow and a V-neck with a notch opening at the centre. A drawstring cord ties at the waist, allowing the wearer to define the silhouette or let it flow freely. The deep coffee brown base is printed with white and maroon motifs: paisley forms at the neckline, circular medallion patterns across the body, and a parade of elephants along the hem border, all arranged with the deliberate rhythm that only hand-applied Batik can produce. The breathable nature of handwoven Khadi makes this kaftan kurta ideal for warm weather, long hours, and conscious dressing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for women who value authenticity over excess, this piece works equally well as relaxed daywear, comfortable homewear, or a statement ethnic outfit for casual gatherings. It offers ease without effort and character without trying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach kurta is handwoven and hand-printed, bearing subtle variations in the Batik pattern that are not inconsistencies but proof of the human hands behind every piece, making it truly one of a kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRODUCT SPECIFICATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100.087%; height: 431.063px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 23.4551%; height: 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 73.6853%; height: 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.4551%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eProduct Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 73.6853%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eHandwoven Batik Print Khadi Kaftan Kurta – Coffee\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.4551%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eFabric\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 73.6853%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e100% Pure Handwoven Khadi Cotton\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.4551%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 73.6853%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eKaftan Kurta\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.4551%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eFit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 73.6853%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eRelaxed Kaftan Fit (Wide and Flowing)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.4551%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003eApprox. Size (Inches)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 73.6853%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003eBust - 36\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.4551%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eNeckline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 73.6853%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eV-Neck with Centre Notch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.4551%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eSleeve Style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 73.6853%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eKimono\/Batwing Sleeves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.4551%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eSleeve Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 73.6853%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eElbow Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.4551%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eWaist Detail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 73.6853%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eDrawstring Cord Tie\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.4551%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003ePrint Technique\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 73.6853%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eHand-Applied Batik Wax-Resist Print\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.4551%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eMotifs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 73.6853%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003ePaisley, Circular Medallions, Elephant Border\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.4551%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eColour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 73.6853%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eCoffee Brown with White and Maroon Batik Print\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.4551%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eTexture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 73.6853%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eNaturally Textured, Softens with Every Wash\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.4551%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eProduction Method\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 73.6853%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eHand-Spun, Handwoven, and Hand-Printed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.4551%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eArtisan Origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 73.6853%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eHandcrafted by Traditional Weavers and Batik Artisans of India\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.4551%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003eUse Case\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 73.6853%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003eSuitable for Daily Wear, Homewear, Casual Outings, Travel, and Conscious Gifting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.4551%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003eSustainability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 73.6853%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003eEco-Friendly, Ethically Made, Supports Handloom and Craft Communities\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.4551%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 73.6853%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003eGentle Hand Wash Separately in Cold Water; Dry in Shade; Iron on Medium Heat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY BEHIND THIS CRAFT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo crafts meet in this garment. The first is Khadi, hand-spun and handwoven, rooted in India's freedom movement and its spirit of self-reliance. The second is Batik, a wax-resist printing technique with a presence in India going back centuries, known today through the work of artisans in Bengal, Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe word Batik comes from the Javanese \"amba\" meaning to write, and \"titik\" meaning dot. That origin tells you everything about the technique: it is drawing with wax, one deliberate mark at a time. In India, the Batik tradition found a particularly important home in Bengal after Rabindranath Tagore's 1927 visit to Java and Bali, where he brought back Batik tools and fabrics to Kala Bhavana at Shantiniketan, sparking a local tradition that continues to this day. 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Applying the Batik Wax\u003c\/strong\u003e Hot wax is applied onto the fabric using a brush, block, or pen-like canting tool, covering every area that is meant to resist the dye. These wax-covered sections remain the original fabric colour after dyeing. On this kaftan, the white motifs are the areas preserved by wax.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5. Dyeing from Light to Dark\u003c\/strong\u003e The fabric is dyed in cold water, working from the lightest shade to the darkest. Each dye bath builds depth and contrast. The coffee brown base and deep maroon tones are achieved through this layered dyeing process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6. Removing the Wax\u003c\/strong\u003e Once the desired colours are achieved, the fabric is boiled in hot water. 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