A kimono-style reversible open-front jacket in pure 120s-count cotton ikat, handwoven by artisans in Odisha in Vani Vrtti’s signature Banana Tree ikat. Flip it over and you get a whole new print, two jackets woven into one piece, each carrying the depth that only handloom ikat can give. The kimono collar sits open at the front, framed by a striped handwoven border trim running down both edges, with full sleeves and a mid-thigh length that lets it fall loose and easy.
Banana Tree is one of Vani Vrtti’s original collections, designed by Anupriya Mridha and woven exclusively for the brand by weaver families in Odisha. The pattern is resist-dyed straight into the yarn before it is even woven, so the motif isn’t sitting on top of the fabric, it is part of it. It is "ikat", one of the most complicated crafts, requiring massive mathematical calculations, expert hands, and highly skilled artisans.
Slip it on over a saree and let it fall open at the front for an easy, put-together look. Wear it over a slip dress for evening, or reach for it with jeans or a kurta for effortless everyday styling. It’s an easy layer you’ll find yourself returning to often. And with two ikat designs in one jacket, you’re really choosing between two looks each time you wear it.
Fabric: Pure 120s-count cotton ikat, handwoven in Odisha
Technique/Craft: Handwoven ikat
Design: One side in signature Banana tree and the other side in Zig Zag ikat
Garment Construction: Kimono collar, open front, reversible, mid-thigh length, both sides in different ikat designs, side pockets
Sizing: Made to order in S, M, L, XL
Design: Exclusive to Vani Vrtti, not available elsewhere
