COWRIE BLAZER
- Description
- KEY FEATURES
- CARE GUIDE
Classic single breasted blazer with lapel, finished with cowrie shell hand embroidery and metal beadwork on short fringe .Made from local origin, natural, rain-fed cotton. Produced in small-batch runs to maintain craftsmanship and consistency across wholesale orders. Fabricated and finished in our Nairobi atelier. Crafted to order for our wholesale partners with care.
Dyes Used: Turmeric, avocado skins & seeds, beans, used coffee grounds, rosemary & Nairobi red soil
Process: 100% plant-based and chemical-free dye baths
Evolution: Colors mature with wear—each piece ages gracefully
Source: Grown or foraged locally across Kenya
Impact: No synthetic dyes, no water contamination
Aesthetic: Earth-derived tones with unpredictable, beautiful variation
Gentle handwash with eco-friendly detergent, or machine wash on handwash setting at lowest spin cycle & temperature. Line dry in shade. Do not dry clean
Made for the mindful
International shipping with tracking via DHL Express
Shipping
How long will my order take to arrive?
Most of our pieces are made-to-order and take approximately 4–6 weeks to be lovingly crafted and dispatched. For time-sensitive orders, we offer a priority service on select ready-to-ship styles. Simply reach out via our contact page — we’re happy to assist and accommodate wherever possible.
Do you ship internationally?
Yes — we ship worldwide. All orders are tracked via DHL Express, which you can select at checkout. Whether you’re ordering from Nairobi, New York, or anywhere in between, we’ll make sure your LilaBare piece finds its way home.
What are your shipping fees?
We offer free international shipping on orders above $500. For orders below that, shipping is calculated at checkout based on your location. All duties and taxes are the responsibility of the customer unless stated otherwise.
From Scrap to Statement
Post-USE Metal, Reimagined
We work with Kenyan artisans to collect discarded sinks, padlocks, and other salvaged metals, melting them down and hand-casting them into one-of-a-kind buttons and adornments inspired by indigenous rocks, flora, and coral textures.
Artisan-Cast in Nairobi
Every Piece Uniquely Moulded
Each metal component is poured and carved by hand in small-batch processes, meaning no two embellishments are ever the same—imbuing every piece with texture, story, and a bold, low-impact finish.
