Mraba Top
Made from natural materials
Botanically dyed in-house
Handcrafted textile & fabrication
Handcrafted embellishments
- Description
- KALI PRINT
- CARE GUIDE
Round neck, wide relaxed fit. The feeling of freedom wrapped in a top. Easy, versatile & chic from day to night. Made from local origin, botanically dyed, rain-fed cotton.
The Kali print is created entirely by hand in our Nairobi atelier.
The K.A.L.I. print is our latest textile creative developed through intergenerational exchange between botanical dye master artisan Amos Kimani, artist Betty Cheruiyot with LilaBare.
Unprocessed cotton is pleated and hand stitched to create resist points, then transformed using steel wool soaked in vinegar, sunlight and residue from Kenyan black tea. The surface develops slowly through oxidation, producing an irregular black and rust pattern that recalls aged batik, weathered earth and inherited cloth. Every length is fabricated and dyed by hand, so variations occur in each piece, making it unique to you.
Air between gentle wears. Handwash in cool water when needed. Machine washable on handwash setting, lowest temperature & spin cycle. Line dry in shade. Avoid handcast details when ironing.
in harmony with nature
k.a.l.i. print
Developed in-studio using rust and Kenyan black tea leaves. Meticulously bound cotton dyed by hand, allowing oxidation and time to create its black, umber and earth toned surface
time shapes everything
one of one
Designed to evolve over time. Dyed in small batches by hand in our Nairobi atelier. Variations in tone and placement are part of the textile, making your piece unique to you.